Brush up on
Meaning - To review or refresh one's
knowledge or skills in a particular subject.
Example - I need to brush up on my grammar before taking the English proficiency test.
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Catch up on
Meaning - To make up for missed or incomplete work or studies.
Example - She stayed late at the library to catch up on the readings she had missed.
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Drop out
Meaning - To leave or withdraw from an educational program or course before completion.
Example - He dropped out of college after realizing it wasn't the right path for him.
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Figure out
Meaning - To understand or solve a problem or concept.
Example - It took me a while to figure out the solution to the math problem.
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Look over
Meaning - To review or examine something quickly.
Example - Before submitting the essay, make sure to look it over for any spelling errors.
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Settle in
Meaning - To become familiar and comfortable in a new educational environment.
Example - It took me a few weeks to settle in and adjust to the new school.
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Work out
Meaning - To solve or find a solution to a problem or challenge.
Example - The group worked out the logistics of their science project together.
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Make up
Meaning - To compensate for missed classes or assignments.
Example - She had to make up the exam she missed due to illness.
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Take in
Meaning - To understand or comprehend information.
Example - The lecture was complex, but I managed to take in the main points.
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Keep up with
Meaning - To stay at the same pace or level as others in a class or course.
Example - She had to study extra hours to keep up with the advanced math class.
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Drop off
Meaning - To deliver or leave something, such as an assignment or application.
Example - Don't forget to drop off your completed forms at the registrar's office.
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Fill out
Meaning - To complete or fill in a form or document with the necessary information.
Example - Please fill out the registration form with your personal details.
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Hand in
Meaning - To submit or turn in an assignment or project.
Example - Make sure to hand in your essays by the end of the week.
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Take up
Meaning - To begin or start studying or practicing a new subject or activity.
Example - She decided to take up photography as a hobby.
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Put off
Meaning - To delay or postpone something, typically an event or task.
Example - They put off the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts.
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Fall behind
Meaning - To lag or be slower in progress compared to others.
Example - She fell behind in her coursework after missing a week of classes.
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Break down
Meaning - To analyze or examine something in detail, often to understand its components or structure.
Example - The teacher broke down the complex concept into smaller, easier-to-understand parts.
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Keep on top of
Meaning - To stay updated or informed about something, especially important information or tasks.
Example - It's crucial to keep on top of your assignments and deadlines.
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Look up
Meaning - To search for or find information in a reference source or online.
Example - I had to look up the definition of that word in the dictionary.
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Work through
Meaning - To persist and continue working on a challenging task or problem until completion.
Example - He worked through the difficult math equation until he found the correct answer.
Example - I need to brush up on my grammar before taking the English proficiency test.
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Meaning - To make up for missed or incomplete work or studies.
Example - She stayed late at the library to catch up on the readings she had missed.
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Meaning - To leave or withdraw from an educational program or course before completion.
Example - He dropped out of college after realizing it wasn't the right path for him.
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Meaning - To understand or solve a problem or concept.
Example - It took me a while to figure out the solution to the math problem.
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Look over
Meaning - To review or examine something quickly.
Example - Before submitting the essay, make sure to look it over for any spelling errors.
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Settle in
Meaning - To become familiar and comfortable in a new educational environment.
Example - It took me a few weeks to settle in and adjust to the new school.
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Meaning - To solve or find a solution to a problem or challenge.
Example - The group worked out the logistics of their science project together.
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Make up
Meaning - To compensate for missed classes or assignments.
Example - She had to make up the exam she missed due to illness.
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Meaning - To understand or comprehend information.
Example - The lecture was complex, but I managed to take in the main points.
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Keep up with
Meaning - To stay at the same pace or level as others in a class or course.
Example - She had to study extra hours to keep up with the advanced math class.
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Drop off
Meaning - To deliver or leave something, such as an assignment or application.
Example - Don't forget to drop off your completed forms at the registrar's office.
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Meaning - To complete or fill in a form or document with the necessary information.
Example - Please fill out the registration form with your personal details.
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Hand in
Meaning - To submit or turn in an assignment or project.
Example - Make sure to hand in your essays by the end of the week.
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Take up
Meaning - To begin or start studying or practicing a new subject or activity.
Example - She decided to take up photography as a hobby.
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Meaning - To delay or postpone something, typically an event or task.
Example - They put off the meeting until next week due to scheduling conflicts.
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Fall behind
Meaning - To lag or be slower in progress compared to others.
Example - She fell behind in her coursework after missing a week of classes.
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Meaning - To analyze or examine something in detail, often to understand its components or structure.
Example - The teacher broke down the complex concept into smaller, easier-to-understand parts.
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Keep on top of
Meaning - To stay updated or informed about something, especially important information or tasks.
Example - It's crucial to keep on top of your assignments and deadlines.
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Meaning - To search for or find information in a reference source or online.
Example - I had to look up the definition of that word in the dictionary.
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Work through
Meaning - To persist and continue working on a challenging task or problem until completion.
Example - He worked through the difficult math equation until he found the correct answer.
