cram for an examination

cram for an/the exam

To study for a test shortly before it is scheduled to take place. You might have gotten a higher grade if you didn't cram for the exam at the last minute. It stresses me out to cram for an exam, so I start studying weeks in advance. You know how people get good grades? Because, unlike you, they don't cram for exams the night before!

See also: an, cram, exam, for

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cram for an examination

 and cram for a test

Fig. to study very hard for an exam. I have to go cram fora test now. If you would study during the school term, you would not have to cram.

See also: an, cram, examination, for

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