mug up
The phrase "mug up" is an informal British term commonly used to describe intense studying, often in preparation for an exam.
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Definition
B2Education
(informal, British)To study intensively, especially to prepare for an examination.
Example
- I need to mug up on my history notes before the final exam.
- She spent the weekend mugging up for her math test.
B2General
(informal)To quickly learn or review information, often under time pressure.
Example
- He had to mug up on the company's policies before the meeting.
- She mugged up on her Spanish before the trip to Spain.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mug up":
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