Slang

* pull an all-nighter : stay up all night
* cram: study intensely before a test
* flunk: fail (also flunk out = have to leave school because of poor grades)
* goof off: wasting time instead of studying or working
* ace a test : get a perfect score
* flying colors: complete success
* bomb: fail or do poorly on
* whiz: a person who is very intelligent or has a special skill
* skip class: purposely not attend class
* drag: something that is boring
* work like a dog: work very hard
* bite off more than you can chew : take on more work or responsibilities than you can accomplish emotionally or physically
* hang in there: refuse to give up
* hit the books: study