hit the books
Prepare for exams
To hit the books is to study, especially with serious intent or intensity: I've got finals next week—time to hit the books.
The phrase suggests dedicated effort rather than casual reading, often implying catching up or cramming.
Force into tight space
- reviewCritical written assessment
- reviseAlter to improve
- memorizeFix in mind
- readComprehend written language
focus · concentrate · absorb · comprehend · analyze · digest · peruse · ponder
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- focusConcentrated attention point
persistence · tenacity · industriousness · conscientiousness · thoroughness · earnestness · determination · effort
Arranging things in advance
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- libraryBook collection or building
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
professor · coursework · syllabus · curriculum · degree · thesis · dissertation · scholarship
cram
Force into tight space
read · focus · concentrate · absorb · comprehend · analyze · digest · peruse · ponder · reflect
dedication
Wholehearted loyalty to purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
focus · persistence · tenacity · industriousness · conscientiousness · thoroughness · earnestness · determination · effort · grind
preparation
Arranging things in advance
midterms · test · quiz · SAT · ACT · GRE · MCAT · LSAT · bar exam · entrance exam
university
Higher education institution
- collegeHigher education institution
- libraryBook collection or building
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
seminar · professor · coursework · syllabus · curriculum · degree · thesis · dissertation · scholarship · research
- Book Idiomsby the book, closed book, open book, on the same page, same page
- learninglearning, learn, classes, instruction, studying
- campusdorm, dormitory, dormitories, dorms, quad
hit the booksslack off
Reduce one's effort
goof off · procrastinate · skip class · bum around · waste time