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Leaf Someone's Book I Follow Copy Good Behaviour

Idiom to take a leaf out of someone's book
Definition to follow someone's example; to copy their good or sensible behaviour
Examples - Why don't you take a leaf out of her book? She doesn't need to drink herself stupid, but she still can have a great time.
- I took a leaf out of his book and started jogging every day. I feel much healthier now.
Note Leaf is another word for the page of a book.

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