one for the books
Webster's Dictionary (1913)
one for the book, one for the books
something extraordinary, such as a record-breaking performance or a remarkable accomplishment.
From the entry Book.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54
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