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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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How can you even crack a book when any moment of silence is bound to last no more than a few minutes?
How to Conquer Daunting Distractions by Dr. Gary Goodman / Self Improvement community
Relax in a hammock, crack a book under a tree, drink iced tea on the front porch.
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In America, the college-educated public are content to be viewed as underachieving schoolchildren who must be offered treats to crack a book.
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