study for (something)
study for (something)
To learn or memorize information in order to prepare for some upcoming quiz, test, examination, etc. I didn't study for my driving test because I figured it would all be intuitive. Needless to say, I don't have my driver's license yet. A: "Do you want to come to the party with us tonight?" B: "Sorry, I'm busy studying for my physics exam."
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
study for something
to try to learn in preparation for an examination. I have to study for my calculus exam. Have you studied for your exam yet?
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- study for
- cram for a/the test
- the Bechdel test
- bring (one) to the test
- test out
- test for
- test for (something)
- put (someone or something) to the test
- put somebody/something to the test
- put to the test