# hit the books

Pronunciation: US/UK say "hit thuh BUUKS" /ˌhɪt ðə ˈbʊks/; AUS say "HIT thuh buuks"

## Verb

1. To study, especially with great effort or focus. *(colloquial, Australia, US)*
   - Simple: To study hard, often before a test or exam.
   - _Medical students hit the books for months before their licensing exams._
   - _After a lazy summer, he finally hit the books when classes resumed._

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