Write the book on In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "write the book on", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-04-05 04:04

Meaning of Write the book on

Synonyms:

have a reputation

Write the book on spoken language verb phrase

Have a lot of knowledge about or be very good at an activity

She wrote the book on being late.

She wrote the book on behavioral psychology.

If you have an emotional problems, find Janes. She wrote the book on it.

Other phrases about:

have the world at your feet

To be extremely successful and admired by a range of people.

shine a spotlight on (someone or something)

To bring something or somebody to the center of attention

Big Man on Campus
Literally means a famous and influential male student (usually in college)
White-Shoe Law Firm

Used to refer to an old and prestigious law firm

put (someone, something, or some place) on the map

To make a person, a thing or a place become famous or renowned

Grammar and Usage of Write the book on

Verb Forms

  • write the book on
  • writes the book on
  • wrote the book on
  • be writing the book on

It is mostly used in the past tense.

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If a person has the devil's own luck, he or she has extremely good luck.

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A: Yesterday I won a $10 million lottery jackpot and today I won a car in a draw. 
B: You have the devil's own luck.

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