crack a book
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To open a book and study, often used of someone who rarely does.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Mở một cuốn sách và học, thường dùng để chỉ người ít khi làm
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Register: neutral
Sources & notes
Curated everyday-idiom list, site editorial 2026-07-30.
Common questions
What does “crack a book” mean?
To open a book and study, often used of someone who rarely does.
Is “crack a book” formal or informal?
crack a book is generally neutral.