by-the-book (English, adj)
expansion: by-the-book (comparative more by-the-book, superlative most by-the-book)
Senses:
glosses: Strictly adhering to rules, legal requirements, or official procedures.
tags: idiomatic
Forms:
form: more by-the-book
tags: comparative
form: most by-the-book
tags: superlative
form: by-the-books
tags: alternative