English / phrase
Hit the books
MEANING IN ENGLISH
to begin studying seriously, intensely, and with dedicated focus; To begin studying diligently and with serious concentration.
In context
01
With midterms only two days away, all the students in the dorm began to hit the books in earnest.
02
Instead of playing video games all evening, Tanvir decided to hit the books at the quiet central library.
Synonyms
Study hard,buckle down,crack open the books
Antonyms
Slack off,procrastinate,goof around
Collocations
Time to hit the books,ready to hit the books,hit the books for exams