He read the book in one sitting.

Meaning: This means that he was so engrossed in the book that he read it all in one go.

Choice of Words: Read means to look at and understand the words in a book, one means a single unit, and sitting means a position in which someone is seated. When you put them together, "read the book in one sitting" means to read the entire book without stopping.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He devoured the book in one sitting.
• She devoured the book in one sitting.
• She read the book while sitting in the park.
• The girl read a book while sitting on the couch.
• I ate the whole loaf in one sitting.
• The world is a book, and those who don't travel read only one page.
• She carefully counted her coins one by one.
• Details emerged slowly, one by one.
• She flips the pages gently one by one.
• One step forward, one fear conquered.