hits the books
Cracks open textbooks
To hit the books is to study, especially with focused effort or urgency: I've got finals next week—time to hit the books.
The phrase suggests buckling down to serious reading rather than casual browsing.
It's informal and common among students.
- schoolPlace of instruction
- studyingDeliberate learning effort
- study sessionScheduled time for learning
- study buddyAcademic collaboration companion
- flashcardsPaper memorization tools
take notes · exam · final exams · learning · review · all-nighter · late night · education · homework · cramming · burning the midnight oil · library · memorize · perseverance · determination · lecture · analyze · highlighter
hits the booksslacks off
Reduces effort deliberately
goofs off · procrastinates · plays hooky · slacks · coasts
hits the bookskicks back
Rests in leisure
parties · chills out · relaxes · takes it easy · messes around
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