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crack a book

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crack a book (American, informal)

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

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. Star signs by Starz, Lola / Girls' Life So Greg's two worthless best friends, who never crack a book, are rewarded, too. EDUCATION HAS DUBIOUS REWARDS IN MISGUIDED `TRIPPIN' ' by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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