put dibs on
Example Sentences
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After we dismantled the window, I put dibs on the Prince head—I purchased it from Martha King with my hard earned shekels—and have kept it on my coffee table ever since.
From Slate • Apr. 26, 2016
In fact, I would not be surprised if half of New York City has also put dibs on the Monet that Emily chose.
From New York Times • Sep. 13, 2014