hit the books

/hˈɪt ðə bˈʊks/

[phrase]

to hit the books

[PHRASE]

to study in a determined and serious manner

synonyms : study

to [hit] the books definition and meaning

Examples

1. I need to hit the books.

2. They go to the beach when they should be hitting the books and then they wonder why they get bad grades.

3. Maybe you’ve noticed this, but scientists didn’t fully understand what was going on until 2005, when a pair of mathematicians decided to hit the lab, it hthe kitchen, and hit the books.

4. When bans on driving while talking were just starting to hit the books the antenna extended for ideal reception.