Definition of Hit the books

1. Verb. Learn by reading books. "I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now"

Exact synonyms: Study
Generic synonyms: Acquire, Larn, Learn
Specialized synonyms: Con, Learn, Memorise, Memorize, Bone, Bone Up, Cram, Drum, Get Up, Grind Away, Mug Up, Swot, Swot Up
Entails: Read
Derivative terms: Study, Studying

Definition of Hit the books

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To study, especially with particular intensity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hit The Books

hit one's stride
hit one out of the ballpark
hit out
hit parade
hit parades
hit paydirt
hit point
hit points
hit someone for six
hit squad
hit test
hit tests
hit the ball twice
hit the big time
hit the books (current term)
hit the bottle
hit the bricks
hit the buffers
hit the ceiling
hit the deck
hit the dirt
hit the fan
hit the gas
hit the ground running
hit the hay
hit the headlines
hit the jackpot
hit the nail on the head

Literary usage of Hit the books

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Mathematical Monthlyby John Daniel Runkle by John Daniel Runkle (1860)
"... PHINNEY, & Co., of New York, and, in my opinion, Mr. Spencer ha« made a decided hit. The books, I think," are admirably adapted to our ..."

2. The Dublin University Magazine: A Literary and Political Journal (1833)
"... and is, in its way, a capital hit. The books of that odious man-woman Miss Martineau, get a sharp dressing, and she well deserves it, clever a writer as ..."

3. Snake Walkers by J. Everett Prewitt (2005)
"During his lecture, he also made up his mind about his future. "This fall, I am going to college. I am going to hit the books, get a degree, and be a square ..."

4. Daily Language Review: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"I'd better hit the books. Correct these sentences. 2. how many of there are us 3. sal and ron and me went out to hour new club house What do these words ..."

5. New Classic Poems: Contemporary Verse that Rhymes : an Anthology / Compiled by McAlister, Neil Harding, 1952-, Day, Jonathan (2005)
"... to Mom where I belong; The kid who only dreamed of getting laid, Who thought he knew it all and had it made, Who never hit the books before the bong. ..."

6. Endocrine Evaluation by Ian Ramsey, Anna Tebb (2006)
"... less inclined to hit the books? A key element of interactivity is the user in control. From a user interface point of view, the notions of interactivity ..."

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