like a book
like a book
Thoroughly, completely, or easily. Usually used after the nouns "read" or "know." I can read you like a book, and I can tell that something's wrong, so please tell me what it is. After 30 years of marriage, my wife and I know each other like a book.
See also: book, like
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
like a book
Thoroughly; completely: I know my child like a book.
See also: book, like
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- read
- read to
- read to (one)
- read out
- read along (with someone or something)
- read back
- read mind
- read (one's) mind
- read somebody's mind/thoughts
- read someone's mind