On the books meaning in English
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Definition
(to be) on the books: (to be) in the files, registered, listed, documented
Examples
- "If you send him an email with your requirements and preferences, he'll look through all the properties he has on his books and select the ones most suited to your needs."
Exercise 1
Polly writes that her friend will "look through all the properties on his books."
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Polly writes that her friend will "look through all the properties on his books."
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
Select the terms from the list below that are synonymous with "books" in this context.
A "brochure" is a small booklet containing promotional material or product information. These are not the sort of "books" referred to in the dialogue.
The word "novel" refers to a book that recounts a fictional story. These are not the sort of "books" referred to in the dialogue.
When Polly writes about "books" she is referring to "files". The properties on Flatman's "books" are the buildings and apartments which he manages or represents. As a real estate agent, Flatman tries to find, sell or rent homes for his clients. "Books" is used here in a similar sense as an accountant might use the term: to refer to files or records. The expression "on the books" means "on the record", or "on file".
When Polly writes about "books" she is referring to "records". The properties on Flatman's "books" are the buildings and apartments which he manages or represents. As a real estate agent, Flatman tries to find, sell or rent homes for his clients. "Books" is used here in a similar sense as an accountant might use the term: to refer to files or records. In this context "records" are synonymous with "books". The expression "on the books" means "on the record", or "on file".
A "pamphlet" is a piece of printed material which is not "bound" like a book, and much shorter. Pamphlets provide information on a variety of topics: politics, religion, products etcetera. This term is not synonymous with "books" as it is used in the text.
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