Idioms, Slang and Phrasal Verbs
Expressions with Books
Choose the phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part of each sentence.
I have a test tomorrow, so I have to go home and study.
- book a room
- check out a book
- hit the books
He is reading.
- has his nose in a book
- booked
- is trying every trick in the book
I have to make a reservation to go to London.
- hit the books
- book a flight
- book a room
Joe tried everything possible, but he still failed.
- every trick in the book
- checking out a book
- booking a flight
Is the death penalty okay? No, it’s not okay with me.
- Check your books.
- The police should book him.
- Not in my book.
After they broke the window, the kids ran away.
- hit the books
- booked
- booked a flight
John might look a little strange, but he’s a terrific person. You can’t see this by just looking at him.
- You can’t judge a book by its cover.
- You shouldn’t take a leaf out of his book.
- Don’t book!
I borrowed some books from the library.
- hit the books
- checked the books
- checked out a few books