close the book on

blot one's copy book

To damage one's own reputation through bad behavior.

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.

book dumping

The practice of donating old used books that burden rather than assist communities.

book in

To check in (to a hotel).

call someone every name in the book

To call someone many abusive names.

close enough for government work

Adequate; acceptable as government work, imperfect but not worth the time nor effort of improving.

close in on

To enclose around; to tighten or shrink; to collapse.

close on the heels of

Near in time or place; very close.