Definition of bone up
bone up
verb
- to review prior studies.
I got to bone up for the test.
Last edited on Dec 20 2010. Submitted by John M. from Portland, OR, USA on Jun 25 1998.
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| Definitions include: to review prior studies. | |
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| Definitions include: a secret advantage. | |
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