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Hit the books

Meaning:

If we hit the books, we study. We usually hit the books before a test or when we are trying to finish a school course.

Example sentences:

1. I need to hit the books.
2. He's hitting the books to prepare for his test tomorrow.
3. You should go into your room and hit the books.

Example dialogue:

A: Have you finished all your final exams yet?
B: No, I haven't. I have my last one tomorrow.
A: Have you studied for it yet?
B: Only a little bit. I need to hit the books tonight.

Practice:

Make your own sentence using "hit the books".

 

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