| 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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