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crack a book
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.
Many students think they can pass without cracking a book.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
hit the books
hit the books {v. phr.}, {informal}
To study your school assignments, prepare for classes.
Jack broke away from his friends, saying, "I've got to hit the books."
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
look into
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.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
quick study
quick study {n. phr.}
One who acquires new skills and habits in record time.
Sue is new at her job but people have confidence in her because she is a quick study.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
second thought
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.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
think tank
think tank {n.}
A company of researchers who spend their time developing ideas and concepts.
The government hired a think tank to study the country's need for coins, and was advised to stop making pennies.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
warm out
warm out {v. phr.}
To learn through persistent questioning; draw out from.
I finally wormed out of her the reason she broke off her engagement to Larry.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
learn by rote
learn by rote {v. phr.}
To blindly memorize what was taught without thinking about it.
If you learn a subject by rote, it will be difficult to say anything original about it.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms
by heart
by heart {adv. phr.}
By exact memorizing; so well that you remember it; by memory.
The pupils learned many poems by heart.
He knew the records of the major league teams by heart.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms