Phrases & Expressions

To begin studying seriously, especially for an exam.

• Ted partied all weekend; on Sunday night he decided it was time to hit the books.
• Hit the books! I know you have a test tomorrow.

To go to bed, often because you are tired.

• I'm tired, I'm going to hit the hay.
• It's late, time to hit the hay.

To go to bed, often because you are tired.

• I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.
• After dinner, I hit the sack.

To suddenly run out of energy during a long physical activity.

• I hit the wall at mile 20 of the marathon.
• He hit the wall in the final lap.

To consume the exact amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fats needed daily for fitness goals.

• It's important to hit your macros every day.
• He carefully tracked his food to hit his macros.

in a difficult situation

• I'm in a pickle.
• He's in a real pickle.

Being well taken care of by a competent or trustworthy person.

• Don't worry — your dog will be in good hands while you're on vacation.
• You're in good hands with Tony — he's an excellent driver.

Doing your normal work, especially after a break.

• After two weeks of holiday, she was glad to be back in harness.
• He plans to stay in harness until he is seventy.

To be heard but not paid attention to; information is ignored or forgotten quickly.

• My advice went in one ear and out the other.
• He never listens; it's all in one ear and out the other.

Something that has been officially recorded or acknowledged.

• The agreement is now officially in the books.
• All our sales figures are in the books for this quarter.