hit the books
Idiom · Daily EnglishDaily EnglishB1
To start studying hard, especially before an exam.
1What it means
Hit the books is informal for “study seriously”. It’s common among students before tests.
The same “hit the …” pattern gives you hit the road (leave / start a journey), hit the gym, and hit the sack / hay (go to bed).
💡 You’re not really hitting anything — “hit” here just means “get started on”.
2Examples
- I can’t come out tonight — I have to hit the books.
- Exams start Monday, so she’s hitting the books all weekend.
3Quick check Tap the best answer.
1. “It’s time to hit the books.” The speaker is going to…
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