The history books
noun
A record or documentation of past events.
His heroic act will go down in the history books.
Often appears as...
- write in the history books
- enter the history books
noun
A text or studied selection containing details of past events.
The history books are silent on this issue.
Often appears as...
- read from the history books
- study the history books
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A record or documentation of past events.
His heroic act will go down in the history books.
Often appears as...
- write in the history books
- enter the history books
noun
A text or studied selection containing details of past events.
The history books are silent on this issue.
Often appears as...
- read from the history books
- study the history books
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
The phrase often implies a person's actions had a significant impact on society or history.
She invented a device that will be remembered in the history books.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Not actual books; it means to be remembered in the future for something notable.
Their discovery is one for the history books.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used for positive achievements, though can be used for infamous acts too.
Her victory secured her a place in the history books.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
The phrase often implies a person's actions had a significant impact on society or history.
She invented a device that will be remembered in the history books.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Not actual books; it means to be remembered in the future for something notable.
Their discovery is one for the history books.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used for positive achievements, though can be used for infamous acts too.
Her victory secured her a place in the history books.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
The phrase often implies a person's actions had a significant impact on society or history.
She invented a device that will be remembered in the history books.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Not actual books; it means to be remembered in the future for something notable.
Their discovery is one for the history books.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
Often used for positive achievements, though can be used for infamous acts too.
Her victory secured her a place in the history books.
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