book of knowledge

• Expressão metafórica que designa uma fonte abrangente de informação ou sabedoria, frequentemente usada para descrever uma enciclopédia ou uma pessoa de vasto conhecimento.

A metaphorical phrase referring to a comprehensive source of information or wisdom, often used to describe an encyclopedia or a person who possesses vast knowledge.

1. Comprehensive reference workB2formal

   A large volume or set of volumes containing a wide range of information on many subjects, often used for learning or reference.

   Enciclopédia

   • The library has a book of knowledge covering ancient civilizations.
   • He consulted the book of knowledge to find the answer to his question.
   • Children often enjoy exploring a book of knowledge for fun facts.

2. Figurative source of wisdomC1informal

   A person or thing that is considered to be an extensive source of information or wisdom.

   livro de sabedoria

   • My grandfather is a walking book of knowledge about local history.
   • The internet has become a modern book of knowledge for many people.
   • She treated the encyclopedia as her personal book of knowledge.