Hit The Books
Study
Example
You want to come out tonight?
Nah, I've gotta hit the books. My first midterm is tomorrow
Sometimes, the books hit back
Related Slang
| Cram | To study a lot right before an exam |
| All-nighter | Staying awake all night |
| Study buddy | A friend that a student studies with |
| Pop quiz | Surprise quiz |
| Ace | Complete a task successfully |
| Cut class | Not attend class |
| GPA | Grade point average |
| Academic weapon | A dedicated student |
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To hit the books means to study. High school and college students often use this phrase, when telling others that they have to complete some required reading or study for a test.
Hit the books is likely a variant of hit the trail and hit the road - both of which mean to set out on a journey. The journey, in this case, involves a student expanding their mind, rather than traveling to another physical destination. (Though sometimes, students do travel to a library or cafe to hit the books.)