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a book, tight shut, is but a block of papers

US /ə bʊk, taɪt ʃʌt, ɪz bʌt ə blɑːk əv ˈpeɪpərz/
UK /ə bʊk, taɪt ʃʌt, ɪz bʌt ə blɒk əv ˈpeɪpəz/
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Idiom

buku yang tertutup tidak berguna

a proverb meaning that a book is useless if it is not read or opened

Contoh:
Remember that a book, tight shut, is but a block of papers; you must read to learn.
Ingatlah bahawa buku yang tertutup rapat hanyalah seketul kertas; anda mesti membaca untuk belajar.
Don't just collect them on the shelf; a book, tight shut, is but a block of papers.
Jangan sekadar mengumpulnya di rak; buku yang tertutup rapat hanyalah seketul kertas.