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June 09, 2020 Word of the Day

hit the books /ˈhɪt ðə ˈbʊks/ idiom
hit the books
/ˈhɪt ðə ˈbʊks/
idiom

hits the books; hit the books; hitting the books

A college student hitting the books
A college student hitting the books
Definition of HIT THE BOOKS

informal

: to study or begin studying very intensely

  • I've got to hit the books all weekend if I'm going to pass this test.

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