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[crack a book]  {v. phr.},  {slang}

To open a book in order to study. — Usually used with a negative.

John did not crack a book until the night before the exam.

[hit the books]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To study your school assignments, prepare for classes.

[look into]  {v.}

To find out the facts about; examine; study; inspect.

The mayor felt he should look into the decrease of income from parking meters.

Mr. Jones said he was looking into the possibility of buying a house.

Compare: [GO INTO] (4), [SEE ABOUT].

[quick study]  {n. phr.}

One who acquires new skills and habits in record time.

[second thought]  {n.}

A change of ideas or opinions resulting from more thought or study.

Your second thoughts are very often wiser than your first ideas.

We decided to climb the mountain, but on second thought realized that it was too dangerous.

Compare: [THINK BETTER OF].

[think tank]  {n.}

A company of researchers who spend their time developing ideas and concepts.

[warm out]  {v. phr.}

To learn through persistent questioning; draw out from.

[learn by rote]  {v. phr.}

To blindly memorize what was taught without thinking about it.

[by heart]  {adv. phr.}

By exact memorizing; so well that you remember it; by memory.

The pupils learned many poems by heart.