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Definition of cook the books
cook the books
verb
- to change accounting records to hide fraud or other crimes.
I've been cooking the books for years.
Last edited on Mar 03 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 03 2013.
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| Definitions include: strictly following procedure. | |
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| Definitions include: to end. | |
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| Definitions include: v. to flatulate. | |
| Definitions include: under the influence of drugs. | |
| Definitions include: manipulated accounting records. | |
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| Definitions include: to be in trouble. | |
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| Definitions include: the real information or the proof, instruction, the know how, where, when, and why about something or someone. | |
| Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving. | |
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| Definitions include: information. | |
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| Definitions include: a good estimate. | |
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| Definitions include: inclusive. | |
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