What does the idiom 'hit the books' mean?

Exploring Common English Idioms and Their Meanings

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6th - 10th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To read novels
To study
To hit someone with a book
To write a book
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone says they made it 'by the skin of their teeth', what do they mean?
They barely managed to do it
They did it easily
They failed to do it
They did it perfectly
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to be 'on the ball'?
To be quick to understand or react
To be confused
To be lazy
To be playing a sport
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'finding a needle in a haystack'?
Finding something in a barn
Finding something almost impossible to locate
Finding something easily
Finding something in a field
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'sleep on it' suggest you do?
Think about something for a while
Take a nap
Ignore the problem
Make a quick decision
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If someone tells you to 'sit tight', what should you do?
Stand up
Wait patiently
Leave immediately
Move around
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'up in the air' mean?
Falling
Flying
Certain and decided
Uncertain or unsure
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