exercise (one) in (something)

exercise (one) in (something)

To help one to practice something. Will you exercise me in these chemistry terms before the tomorrow's test?
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

exercise (someone or an animal) in

something to give someone or an animal practice in doing something; to drill someone or an animal at something. Please exercise the dog in obedience routines. I hope you will exercise me in my Spanish irregular verbs.
See also: exercise
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • exercise in
  • exercise
  • 12-ounce curls
  • curl
  • ounce
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • give (something) a go
  • out of one's
  • do someone or something justice