School & Study Idioms

1- Hit the books – study hard
Example: I need to hit the books for tomorrow’s exam.

2- Learn the ropes – learn how to do something
Example: It took her a few days to learn the ropes at school.

3- Pass with flying colors – pass very successfully
Example: He passed the test with flying colors.

4- By heart – memorize something
Example: She knows the poem by heart.

5- Brush up on – improve your knowledge or skill
Example: I need to brush up on my English grammar.

6- Skip class – not go to class
Example: He skipped class yesterday.

7- Teacher’s pet – the teacher’s favorite student
Example: She is the teacher’s pet because she studies hard.

8- Bookworm – someone who loves reading
Example: He is a real bookworm and reads every day.

9- Pull an all-nighter – study all night
Example: I pulled an all-nighter before the exam.

10- Learn something the hard way - learn through experience or mistakes
Example: He learned the hard way not to be late again.