May 19, 2012

Phrasal Verb: book up

When a person, place or event is booked up they have no spare time or space.

Always passive.

 

Examples of use:

1. Our favourite hotel is booked up; we'll have to stay somewhere else.

2. Mrs Ingles is booked up for February, but I can make you an appointment for March.

3. My doctor is always booked up when I try to see him.


 

 

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