Meaning of the word "hit the books" in English

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hit the books

US /hɪt ðə bʊks/
UK /hɪt ðə bʊks/
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Idiom

1.

to study hard

Example:
I have a big exam tomorrow, so I need to hit the books tonight.
If you want to pass the course, you really need to hit the books.
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