hit the books

Speech parts

1. hit the books - Verb

2. hit the books - Phrase

Meaning

learn by reading books

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Synonyms

study read cram learn bone up burn the midnight oil learn the ropes be taught read up apply oneself pull an all-nighter read up on crack a book apply oneself to crack the books
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Antonyms

coach guide inform tutor educate enlighten
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Hypernyms

learn acquire larn

Hyponyms

drum cram swot learn bone con

Examples

He is studying geology in his room Source: Internet

I have an exam next week; I must hit the books now Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

hit the books

Close letter words and terms

hit the ball twice hit the big time hit the board hit the booze hit the bottle hit the brakes