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Mocha Phat
2021-04-25 04:04
Take a leaf out of (one's) book American British Verb + object/complement
To immitate someone and behave in the way someone else would do
I think I should take a leaf out of your book and start a healthy diet.
He took a leaf out of my book. His idea is exactly like mine.
She usually wears clothes like I do. She's taking a leaf out of my book.
Despite having many copy versions of something, the original is the best.
To immitate someone and behave in the way someone else would do
Used to describe the imitation of others' manner or the following of others' guidance.
The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.
The metaphorical meaning of the term dates around the 19th century.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
