Hit The Books Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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hit the books What does hit the books mean?	study.	"I wish I could go to the movies, but I've got tohit the books."
hit the books What does hit the books mean?	study or prepare for class	He stayed home all weekend and hit the books.
hit the books What does hit the books mean?	begin to study hard	After playing all weekend I had to hit the books on Sunday evening.
hit the books What does hit the books mean?	study or review school material diligently
hit the books What does hit the books mean?	to begin to study hard	After relaxing all weekend I hit the books on Sunday evening.
hit the books What does hit the books mean?	to study or prepare for class	I stayed home all weekend and hit the books.
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Pull your weight What does "Pull your weight" mean?	If someone is not pulling their weight, they aren't making enough effort, especially in group work.

try out for (something) What does "try out for (something)" mean?	to attempt to join or take part in a team or a play etc.	My friend has decided to try out for the football team this summer.
desk jockey What does "desk jockey" mean?	person who works at a desk in an office
smashed What does "smashed" mean?	drunk; intoxicated
as wise as an owl What does "as wise as an owl" mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
wuss What does "wuss" mean?	weak, fearful person.	Don't be such a wuss. Speak up for yourself.
Dip your toes in the water What does "Dip your toes in the water" mean?	If you dip your toes in the water, you try something tentatively because you are not sure whether it will work or not.
separate but equal What does "separate but equal" mean?	to be segregated but of equal value or quality	The teaching staff and adminstration were separate but equal regarding decisions that were made at the school.
jacked up What does "jacked up" mean?	aroused, excited

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Hit The Books Idiom