book in
To check in (to a hotel).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We need to book in at the hotel before dinner.”
“After a long flight, we went straight to the front desk to book in and get our room keys.”
“Upon arriving at the historic inn, the weary travelers waited patiently for the clerk to book in their party for the weekend.”
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bad books
Disfavor.
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balance the books
To add up all the debits and credits.
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blot one's copy book
To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.
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book burning
Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.
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book dumping
The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.
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call someone every name in the book
To call someone many abusive names.
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close the book on
To stop worrying about or trying to do something about; to ignore.
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close the books
To finalize the financial records for a specific accounting period; to cease trading.
Last updated August 10, 2026