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crack a book

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crack a book
Fig. to open a book to study. (Usually used with a negative.) I never cracked a book and still passed the course. Sally didn't crack a book all semester.
See also: book, crack

crack a book  (American informal)
to open a book in order to study (usually negative) I haven't seen her crack a book and the French test is tomorrow.
See also: book, crack


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Relax in a hammock, crack a book under a tree, drink iced tea on the front porch.
So Greg's two worthless best friends, who never crack a book, are rewarded, too.
 
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