Bone up on
phrasal verb
To study or review something in detail.
Before the exam, Jimmy had to bone up on his history notes.
Often appears as...
- bone up on facts
- bone up on information
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To study or review something in detail.
Before the exam, Jimmy had to bone up on his history notes.
Often appears as...
- bone up on facts
- bone up on information
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal writing or speeches.
I need to bone up on Spanish slang before my trip to Madrid.
Pro Tip 2/3Purpose Driven
Often implies preparation for a specific event or deadline, like an exam or presentation.
She's boning up on her biology to ace the final test.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Understanding
Implies a thorough approach to learning, not just a superficial overview.
To debate effectively, you must bone up on your facts.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal writing or speeches.
I need to bone up on Spanish slang before my trip to Madrid.
Pro Tip 2/3Purpose Driven
Often implies preparation for a specific event or deadline, like an exam or presentation.
She's boning up on her biology to ace the final test.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Understanding
Implies a thorough approach to learning, not just a superficial overview.
To debate effectively, you must bone up on your facts.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Usage
Used in casual conversation, not suitable for formal writing or speeches.
I need to bone up on Spanish slang before my trip to Madrid.
Pro Tip 2/3Purpose Driven
Often implies preparation for a specific event or deadline, like an exam or presentation.
She's boning up on her biology to ace the final test.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Understanding
Implies a thorough approach to learning, not just a superficial overview.
To debate effectively, you must bone up on your facts.
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