English · Phrasal verb Attested

swot up on

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To study particularly hard to learn (a subject) quickly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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You should swot up on your French before travelling to Paris.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “swot up on” mean?

To study particularly hard to learn (a subject) quickly.

Is “swot up on” formal or informal?

swot up on is generally informal.