Which option correctly defines 'Hit the books'?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Idioms and Phrases question asks: Which option correctly defines 'Hit the books'? The correct choice is D. To begin studying seriously. 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. To understand the hidden or implied meaning of something beyond its literal words
Why not A: “To understand the hidden or implied meaning of something beyond its literal words” does not fit this question. The answer is To begin studying seriously.
- B. Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about
Why not B: “Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about” does not fit this question. The answer is To begin studying seriously.
- C. To give up or admit defeat
Why not C: “To give up or admit defeat” does not fit this question. The answer is To begin studying seriously.
- D. To begin studying seriously ✓
Correct answer
D. To begin studying seriously
Explanation
To begin studying seriously is the term that matches “Which option correctly defines 'Hit the books'” (option D). Option A (To understand the hidden or implied meaning of something beyond its literal words) does not fit this question. Option B (Past events that are no longer important or worth worrying about) does not fit this question. Option C (To give up or admit defeat) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is To begin studying seriously.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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