Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Idioms and Phrases question asks: Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously. The correct choice is C. Hit the books. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. In hot water
Why not A: “In hot water” does not fit this question. The answer is Hit the books.
- B. Actions speak louder than words
Why not B: “Actions speak louder than words” does not fit this question. The answer is Hit the books.
- C. Hit the books ✓
- D. Miss the boat
Why not D: “Miss the boat” does not fit this question. The answer is Hit the books.
Correct answer
C. Hit the books
Explanation
Hit the books (option C) is the accepted answer to “Pick the expression that means: to begin studying seriously.”. Option A (In hot water) does not fit this question. Option B (Actions speak louder than words) does not fit this question. Option D (Miss the boat) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is Hit the books.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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