mug up
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of mug up
C19: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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Grant Shapps has been appointed defence secretary, to replace Ben Wallace, meaning he has a new brief to mug up on.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2023
Having picked the mug up, the suit wearer finds that setting the mug down gently on a nearby table is also a bit of a challenge.
From The New Yorker ● May 13, 2019
Fatou brought her mug up to her lips and looked penetratingly at Andrew.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 4, 2013
Inevitably, I hop on a Virgin Express train to Wigan, availing of its complimentary Wi-Fi to mug up on my subject.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2011
I asked, holding the mug up to my mouth and blowing on the hot coffee.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
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