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.
See also:
  • 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