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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHit-the-Books
/hɪt ðə bʊks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To study intensely or diligently, especially in preparation for an examination.
"Before finals, I need to hit the books to ensure I understand all the material." - 2
To engage in academic work or study for an extended period.
"She decided to hit the books over the weekend to catch up on her assignments."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'hit the books' originated in the United States in the early 20th century. It combines the verb 'hit', meaning to engage with something energetically, and 'books', referring to written works. The expression reflects the act of studying intensely, suggesting a vigorous approach to learning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hit-the-Books" is said worldwide
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étudier sérieusement
Transliteration: etudier serieusement
"Avant les examens, je dois étudier sérieusement."
intensiv lernen
Transliteration: intensiv lernen
"Vor den Prüfungen muss ich intensiv lernen."
studiare intensamente
Transliteration: studiare intensamente
"Prima degli esami, devo studiare intensamente."
estudiar intensamente
Transliteration: estudiar intensamente
"Antes de los exámenes, necesito estudiar intensamente."
estudar intensamente
Transliteration: estudar intensamente
"Antes dos exames, preciso estudar intensamente."
गंभीरता से अध्ययन करना
Transliteration: gambhirta se adhyayan karna
"परीक्षाओं से पहले, मुझे गंभीरता से अध्ययन करना है।"
努力学习
Transliteration: nǔlì xuéxí
"在考试前，我需要努力学习。"
열심히 공부하다
Transliteration: yeolsimhi gongbuhada
"시험 전에 열심히 공부해야 해요."
一生懸命勉強する
Transliteration: isshōkenmei benkyō suru
"試験の前に一生懸命勉強しなければならない。"
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