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Meaning of bone up | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

intransitive, slang

Equivalents

Ελληνικά ξεσκονίζω
Español quemarse las pestañas
Français potasser
Polski podkuć podkuwać wyryć
Русский зубрить

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

boned boned down boned out boned up bones bones down

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