Meaning of bone up | Babel Free

Definitions

To study or cram, especially in order to refresh one's knowledge of a topic.

intransitive, slang

Equivalents

Examples

“Information acquired in that way, makes an impression ; this "boning" up for an examination is all right as a finishing touch, but it will not last.”

“Here's your chance to bone up on the segregating, or crediting, or whatever you call it.”

“Now is the perfect time to bone up on your fashion history.”

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