Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take a leaf out of someone's book
idiom
/teɪk ə liːf aʊt əv ˈsʌmˌwʌnz bʊk/
Definition
To imitate someone else’s actions or behavior, particularly to learn from their success or experience.
Examples
- After seeing how well he managed his time, I decided to take a leaf out of his book.
- She took a leaf out of her mentor’s book and started her own business.
- If you want to improve your skills, you might want to take a leaf out of the experts’ books.
Meaning
This phrase suggests adopting a practice or idea that has worked well for someone else in order to achieve similar success.
Synonyms
- Follow someone’s example
- Learn from others
- Emulate
