| Idiom | Meaning | Example Sentence |
| Absorb like a sponge | To learn or take in information easily and | She has a knack for languages and can absorb new vocabulary like a sponge. |
| Hit the books | To study diligently and intensively. | I need to hit the books if I want to do well on the upcoming exam. |
| Learn the ropes | To become familiar with the basics of something. | It took a while for the new employee to learn the ropes of the job. |
| Pick someone’s brain | To seek advice or information from someone more | I decided to pick his brain about the best strategies for time management. |
| Read between the lines | To understand a deeper or hidden meaning in | When reading the poem, she could read between the lines and grasp the |
| | knowledgeable. | |
| | quickly. | |
