shut the boot

Frequency: 7.211.1 per million words

Referring to the luggage compartment of a car (BrE).

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Examples (10)

  • Could you please shut the boot? It's starting to rain.
  • He loaded the suitcases and firmly shut the boot.
  • I'll just put this last bag in and then I will shut the boot.
  • Make sure you hear a click when you shut the boot.
  • She had difficulty shutting the boot because it was so full.
  • He had already shut the boot when he remembered his jacket was still inside.
  • If you don't shut the boot properly, the alarm might go off.
  • A warning light on the dashboard indicates if you haven't shut the boot.
  • Don't just slam it! You need to shut the boot gently.
  • Have you shut the boot and locked the car?