Bone Up (Verb)
Meaning
Study intensively, as before an exam; "I had to bone up on my Latin verbs before the final exam".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- I'll bone up on my algebra to improve my chances of passing the math test.
- She had to bone up on world history before her Advanced Placement exam.
- He needed to bone up on his medical terminology for his upcoming nursing exam.
- I bone up on local cuisine and culture whenever I travel to a new country.
- She decided to bone up on accounting before starting her new business venture.