hit the books (/hɪt ðə bʊks/)
phrase · Intermediate · Greetings & Phrases
🔊 /hɪt ðə bʊks/
Meaning
Meaning: study hard
To begin studying seriously, especially for exams.
Examples
🗣 Exams are next week, so I need to hit the books.
Etymology
American slang using ‘hit’ to mean to begin an activity energetically.
How & Where It’s Used
Informal, common among students.
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Tags: idiom