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2007-03-10 14:40:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means you do something exactly the way it is taught, and teaching usually comes from a book.
Sometimes we take shortcuts (cut corners) if it makes a job easier, but to "play by the book" would mean that we do everything we're supposed to, even if it doesn't seem necessary.
2007-03-10 14:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by perfectlybaked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do whats right. The book meaning your conscience.
Or do what the man says play by the book , society's rules and laws.
2007-03-10 22:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by stephenmwells 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to follow the rules, strictly according to the rules. Play by the rule book.
2007-03-10 22:46:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The book of rules. Do the right thing.
2007-03-10 22:47:54 · answer #4 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means to follow all the rules.
it comes from following all the rules in the book.... therefore "he plays by the book"
2007-03-10 22:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by zmxn6666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
following the norms objectively standardized by the collective society in which you reside pertaining to a specific situation, ie: playing basketball and not kicking people in the nuts
2007-03-10 22:48:24 · answer #6 · answered by Whitaker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋