Like the supply units, the task of these elements of the trains was complicated by the fact that this was not a normal textbook operation.

We're not dealing with a textbook operation here.

A textbook operation up until then.

Mr. Torrenzano described the voluntary curb "as a textbook operation."

Up to now, Polar Glory had been a near textbook operation.

General Sherman nodded with approval: it had been almost a textbook operation.

I will not tolerate this being any less than a textbook operation.

Talking about 'textbook operations' and slapping each other on the back.

Altogether it has not been a-a textbook operation.

Even if you think you've pulled off a textbook operation, the League still executes a few people in your crew.