crack a book

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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.