How to Pronounce "hit the books"
expression
HIT thuh BOOKS
HIT thuh BOOKS
Definition
To start studying very hard, usually for an exam or important test. This is an informal way to say 'study.'
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbʊks
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈʊks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh BOOKS
UK
HIT thuh BOOKS
Listen in Context
I need to hit the books tonight for my math test.
She always hits the books before big exams.
After dinner, let's hit the books together.
I wish I didn't have to hit the books every weekend, but finals are coming.