The history books

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noun

A record or documentation of past events.

His heroic act will go down in the history books.
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Often appears as...

  • write in the history books
  • enter the history books
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Cultural Importance

The phrase often implies a person's actions had a significant impact on society or history.

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She invented a device that will be remembered in the history books.
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Figurative Use

Not actual books; it means to be remembered in the future for something notable.

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Their discovery is one for the history books.
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Positive Connotation

Often used for positive achievements, though can be used for infamous acts too.

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Her victory secured her a place in the history books.
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