book it
Americanidiom
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to move quickly; hurry.
We had to book it to the other terminal to make our flight, which we barely did.
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to flee at top speed, as to avoid being discovered or caught by someone.
The cops are coming—book it!
Example Sentences
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But while searching for cheaper flights, I learned a surprisingly useful trick: You should keep tracking your flight even after you book it.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Robin said that collectors who book it can hang their artworks in it ahead of auction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
By the end, she says they both felt confident she’d book it.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
In that book, it was important to us to highlight Congress’ clear role as the preeminent lawmaking body in the federal government.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025
This thinking would apply to everything in my life: when I married while writing this book, it was because Henrietta wanted someone to take care of me while I worked.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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