books it
Makes hasty departure
Books it means to move quickly, usually to leave or flee: When the cops showed up, he booked it.
The phrase suggests urgency or haste rather than casual departure.
Sometimes shortened to just book: We need to book if we're going to make it on time.
- runMove swiftly on foot
- make a run for itAttempt rapid escape
- make tracksDepart with urgency
- fleeDepart swiftly from threat
- beat a hasty retreatDepart rapidly under pressure
skedaddle · vamoose · evade · hightail it · abscond · sprint · leg it · hotfoot it · haul ass · scram · dash · beat feet · scoot · retreat · run for the hills · escape · hurry · vanish