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hit the books
Informal · CEFR B1
to study hard, especially before an exam
go down that route
Neutral · CEFR B2
to choose a particular method or course of action
go down the road of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to start following a particular course of action
take home message
Neutral · CEFR B2
the main point or lesson you should remember from something
back to basics
Neutral · CEFR B1
returning to the simple, fundamental principles of an activity
get up to speed
Neutral · CEFR B1
to become informed or current on a topic, project, or situation
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