mug up

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 bring the mug up to my lips and drink every last drop.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins