hit the books
phrase
: to study especially with intensity
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Phoebe Dynevor looks ready to hit the books on the set of Beach Read in Toronto on June 29.
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PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
From new state laws hitting the books to a state worker's returning to office, Sacramento saw a busy news day Wednesday.
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2 July 2026
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Brendan Le Updated,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
From new state laws hitting the books to a state worker's returning to office, Sacramento saw a busy news day Wednesday.
—
Ruyuan Li. Summary Produced By Ai Assistance,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
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“Hit the books.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20books. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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