Meaning of the word "take a leaf out of someone's book" in English
What does "take a leaf out of someone's book" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
take a leaf out of someone's book
US /teɪk ə liːf aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌnz bʊk/
UK /teɪk ə liːf aʊt əv ˈsʌm.wʌnz bʊk/
Idiom
to copy someone's behavior or actions because they are successful or admirable
Example:
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You should take a leaf out of your sister's book and study harder.
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If you want to succeed, you need to take a leaf out of his book and be more disciplined.