get up to speed

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B1

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Example

“Read the README and the last RFCs to get up to speed before the standup.”

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learn the ropes Neutral · CEFR B1

To learn how to do a job or task properly.

back to basics Neutral · CEFR B1

returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity

hit the books Informal · CEFR B1

to study hard, especially before an exam

hit the ground running Neutral · CEFR B1

to start a new job or project with immediate energy and effectiveness, without needing a slow start

practice makes perfect Neutral · CEFR B1

repeated practice leads to mastery

trial and error Neutral · CEFR B1

trying different methods until you find one that works

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