Mug up and Soak up

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Mug up verb - Study intensively, as before an exam.

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Soak up and mug up are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Soak up" instead a verb "Mug up".

Soak up verb - To take in (something liquid) through small openings.

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Mug up and soak up are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mug up" instead a verb "Soak up".

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