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
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
The first time I met Neo, earlier this year while reporting for my coming book, it face-planted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025
When it comes to how he spends his earnings from the book, it is not so much a case of wild living, more rewilding.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 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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