one for the books
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English Dictionaryone for the booksA noteworthy act or occurrence
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Idiomsone for the bookssomething unusual or unexpected.
My sister stayed in on a Saturday night! There's one for the books.Etymology: based on the idea of a record book that contains information about the most unusual, largest, strangest events or things that happen during a particular period of time [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲
one for the books1. a record-breaking act
The athlete's performance in the race was one for the record books.
2. something very unusual or remarkable
His latest complaint about noise at work is one for the books and is very stupid.
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one for the books n, phr.,
informal Very unusual; a remarkable something.
The newspaper reporter fumed in a story that was one for the books. Their trip through the Rocky Mountains was one for the books. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲