book away

To reserve something (like a hotel or restaurant) ahead of time.

"If you want a table at that restaurant on Christmas Eve, you'd better book away now — it fills up months ahead."

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I turn off the TV or I put my book away.

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And when they put the book away, I want them to think that was cool.

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