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red book

British

noun

(sometimes capitals) a government publication bound in red, esp the Treasury's annual forecast of revenue, expenditure, growth, and inflation

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red book

The slim red book is filled with quotes, lines from books and songs and poems and conversations that stuck with me.

From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2022

After trying out the gavel, she picked up a red book on the desk: “George Washington’s Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation.”

From Washington Post ● Nov. 9, 2021

They include on Devon County Council's website, at their GP surgery and in the red book - the personal child health record given to all new parents.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2021

I turned over the little red book in my hand and stroked the gold coat of arms on the front.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2019

He's got his sax case in his right hand, and that big red book in his left hand.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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