books
/bʊks/
noun1
Phrases with books
- bad booksDisfavor.
- balance the booksTo add up all the debits and credits.
- close the booksTo finalize the financial records for a specific accounting period; to cease trading.
- cook the booksTo manipulate accounting information, especially illegally.
- good booksFavorable regard; personal approval; kindly treatment.
- in someone's black booksHaving incurred someone's displeasure.
- in the booksFinished; concluded; able to be regarded as a matter of record.