major in (something)
major in (something)
To complete a college or university degree with a particular subject as its focus. Originally I thought I would major in English literature, but I switch to psychology in my second year. Samantha's majoring in economics, with a minor in history.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
major in something
to specialize in a certain subject in college. I majored in history in college. I want to major in math.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
major in
v.
To complete a long-term course of study in some subject that is one's main focus: In high school I was interested in math, but in college I majored in history.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- major
- major in
- switch on
- switched on
- switch off
- make good money
- tell you the truth
- (if the) truth be told
- if truth be known/told
- (if the) truth be known