To become familiar with the basic skills or knowledge of a new job or task.
Learn the ropes
To make someone learn from their mistakes or misbehavior.
Teach someone a lesson
To skip a class or school without permission.
Cut class
To memorize something thoroughly.
Learn by heart
To do exceptionally well on an exam or test.
Ace the test
Something that is traditional or old-fashioned in style or approach.
Old school
To excel or perform exceptionally well in an exam or task.
Pass with flying colors
To study or read intensively.
Hit the books
To understand a deeper or hidden meaning in something.
Read between the lines
A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time with books.
Bookworm