Hit the books.
Hit the books.
Hit the books" simply means to study hard or begin studying with a serious attitude, especially used when exams or deadlines are approaching. It emphasizes the action and effort needed to immerse oneself fully in one’s studies or academic pursuits.
It's finals week, time to hit the books!
It’s finals week, it's time to start studying seriously!
She’s hitting the books every night to prepare for her exams.
She’s studying hard every night to prepare for her exams.
After fall break, he came back to school and really hit the books hard.
After fall break, he returned to school and began studying very seriously.