Meaning of 'By the numbers'
What does the saying 'By the numbers' mean?
Idiom: By the numbers
Meaning:
If something is done by the numbers, it is done in a mechanical manner without room for creativity.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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