hit the books (hit the books)

Idiom Learning

Signification

to study very hard

étudier très dur (etudier tres dur)

Phrases d'exemple

"I can’t go out tonight; I need to hit the books for my exam."

"Je ne peux pas sortir ce soir ; je dois étudier très dur pour mon examen." (Je ne peux pas sortir ce soir ; je dois etudier tres dur pour mon examen.)

Expressions Connexes

wash one’s hands of something

to stop being responsible for something

friends in high places

people with power or influence who can help you

go under

to lose consciousness, usually during surgery

at sixes and sevens

in a state of confusion or disorder

penny pincher

someone who is very careful about spending money

better late than never

it’s better to do something late than not do it at all