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March 15, 2021 Word of the Day

hit the books /ˈhɪtðəˈbʊks/ idiom
hit the books
/ˈhɪtðəˈbʊks/
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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