in one's book

Definitions

1. In one's opinion.
   informal
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see in, one's, book.

Examples

“Near-synonyms: in one's view⟳, in one's eyes, to one's mind⟳; see⟳ also Thesaurus:in my opinion”

“Clara did nothing wrong in my book.”

“In my book, there's nothing wrong with that.”

“In his book, that counts as an affront, for some reason⟳.”

“Is this "the field?" Not in our book, it isn't.”

“[Jeffcoat:] I'll qualify⟳ that in a moment, but in my book I think⟳ when it comes to sheer professionalism, there's nothing quite like⟳ an American broadcaster.”

“My solution, or rather Stumpf's (for in my book I am but the humble follower of the eminent Munich psychologist), was to take⟳ neither of these objectionable alternatives, […].”

“That's taking things way too far in my book.”

“Around 11pm BB King appears onstage, much of his audience one over the eight, talkative but mellow, ready for what is (in my book at least) the experience⟳ of a lifetime.”

“Huntingdon's ferocity makes the reaction of staff all the more brave. To move⟳ towards danger when others are fleeing is the definition of bravery in my book. To place⟳ yourself in danger to protect⟳ others.”

“Today's homework is in your book. Could I borrow it?”

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