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one for the books
one for the (record) books
a record-breaking or very remarkable act. What a dive! That's one for the record books. I've never heard such a funny joke. That's really one for the books.
one for the books
something unusual or unexpected My sister stayed in on a Saturday night! There's one for the books.
Etymology: based on the idea of a record book that contains information about the most unusual, largest, strangest events or things that happen during a particular period of time
one for the books
Also, one for the book. An outstanding or unusual achievement or event, as in All of the main awards went to one picture-that's one for the books. This expression originally alluded to record books kept for sports but soon was applied to other endeavors. [Colloquial; c. 1900]
one for the books
A noteworthy act or occurrence.