Idiom: to study one’s brains out Context #1: Jim: How did you do on the grammar test? Sam: I got 100%. I studied my brains out for that test. Jim: Nice job! Context #2: Chrissy: Are you preparing for the GRE exam? Tammy: Yeah, I’ve
Idiom: to bomb something Context #1: Jim: How did you do on the History final exam yesterday? Chuck: Actually, I think I bombed it! I didn’t study at all. Jim: What were you thinking? That exam is like one quarter of our overall grade. Context #2:
Idiom: To hit the books Context #1 – Two students just got back from the one-week break and are starting a new term at Language Systems in LA. Jeff: What a vacation! San Francisco was beautiful and the weather was perfect. Katie: I know. It’s nice to
