to do something by the numbers
1avoid something like the plague — avoid (someone/something) like the plague to keep far away from someone or something. When he was in high school, he avoided girls like the plague. Usage notes: usually said about someone or something you fear or do not like Etymology: based on… …
2by the numbers — If something is done by the numbers, it is done in a mechanical manner without room for creativity …
3The Real Housewives of New Jersey — Format Reality television Starring Current Teresa Giudice Caroline Manzo Jacqueline Laurita Melissa Gorga (season 3 present) Kathy Wakile (season 3 present) Recurring Kim Granatell (season 2 present) Kim DePaola (season 2 present) …
4The Sound of Music (film) — The Sound of Music Original poster by Howard Terpning Directed by Robert Wise Produced b …
5The Benedictine Order — The Benedictine Order † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Benedictine Order The Benedictine Order comprises monks living under the Rule of St. Benedict, and commonly known as black monks . The order will be considered in this article under… …
6Numbers (software) — Numbers Numbers 2.0, part of iWork 09 Developer(s) Apple …
7The Cleveland Show (season 2) — The Cleveland Show Season 2 DVD box Country of origin United States …
8The Mote in God's Eye —   …
9The City and the Stars —   …
10The Mole (Australia season 4) — The Mole in Paradise Country of origin  Australia No. of episodes 10 Broadcast …
