Expressions with Book

Choose the phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part of each sentence.


1 I have a test tomorrow, so I have to go home and study.
book a room
check out a book
hit the books

2 He is reading.
has his nose in a book
booked
is trying every trick in the book

3 I have to make a reservation to go to London.
hit the books
book a flight
book a room

4 Joe tried everything possible, but he still failed.
every trick in the book
checking out a book
booking a flight

5 Is the death penalty okay? No, it's not okay with me.
Check your books.
The police should book him.
Not in my book.

6 After they broke the window, the kids ran away.
hit the books
booked
booked a flight

7 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!

8 I borrowed some books from the library.
hit the books
checked the books
checked out a few books


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