Not in my book.

Not in my book.
Not in my book.
Fig. Not according to my views. (Compare this with Not for my money.) •

John: Is Fred okay for the job, do you think? Mary: No, not in my book.

Sue: My meal is great! Is yours good, too? Bob: Not in my book.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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