Choose the correct alternative which best expresses the meaning of the highlighted idiom/phrase.
They go to the beach when they should be hitting the books and then they wonder why they get low marks.

Correct option is B

· Option (b) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
· Hitting the books: It means to begin studying intensely, especially in preparation for exams.
· Example: "You better start hitting the books if you want to pass your finals."
Other Related Idioms with Meanings:
· Burn the midnight oil – Study late into the night.
· Crack the books – To start studying.
· Read up on – Study or research about a topic.
· Brush up on – To review or improve knowledge.
Meanings of the other given options:
· ❌ (a) Scrutinising – Examining carefully. | Hindi: सावधानी से जांच करना
· ❌ (c) Chew over – To think about something carefully. | Hindi: विचार करना
· ❌ (d) Exploring – Investigating or discovering. | Hindi: अन्वेषण करना