copybook

copybook

n. (BE) to blot one's copybook ('to ruin one's reputation')

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(BE) to blot one's copybook ('to ruin one's reputation')

Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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  • copybook — ► NOUN 1) a book containing models of handwriting for learners to imitate. 2) (before another noun ) exactly in accordance with established standards: a copybook landing …   English terms dictionary

  • copybook — [käp′ēbook΄] n. a book containing models of handwriting, formerly used in teaching penmanship adj. ordinary; trite; commonplace [copybook maxims] …   English World dictionary

  • copybook — [[t]kɒ̱pibʊk[/t]] 1) ADJ: usu ADJ n A copybook action is done perfectly, according to established rules. [mainly BRIT] Yuri gave a copybook display. 2) PHRASE: V inflects If you blot your copybook, you spoil your good reputation by doing… …   English dictionary

  • copybook — 1 noun (C) a book used in the past containing examples of good handwriting to copy see also: blot your copybook blot 1 (2) 2 adjective (only before noun) BrE completely suitable or correct: a copybook answer …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • copybook — /kop ee book /, n. 1. a book containing models, usually of penmanship, for learners to imitate. 2. a book for or containing copies, as of documents. adj. 3. commonplace; stereotyped: a copybook sort of phrase. [1550 60; COPY + BOOK] * * * …   Universalium

  • copybook — cop|y|book [ˈkɔpibuk US ˈka: ] adj [only before noun] completely suitable or correct ▪ a copybook answer …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • copybook — /ˈkɒpibʊk / (say kopeebook) noun 1. a book in which copies are written or printed for learners to imitate. 2. US a book for or containing copies, as of documents. –adjective 3. (in some sports) according to the rules; excellent; conforming to… …  

  • Copybook (programming) — A copybook is a section of code written in a high level programming language or assembly language that can be copied (from a master) and inserted into several different programs (or multiple places in a single program). It is often used to define …   Wikipedia

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