by the book
US /baɪ ðə bʊk/
UK /baɪ ðə bʊk/
1.
규정대로, 원칙대로
strictly according to the rules or established procedures
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We have to do everything by the book to avoid any legal issues.
법적 문제를 피하려면 모든 것을 규정대로 해야 합니다.
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The manager always runs the department strictly by the book.
부장은 항상 부서를 엄격하게 규정대로 운영합니다.