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brown study

[brown study] {n. phr.} A time of deep thought about something; a deep thoughtful mood. * /When his wife found him, he had pushed away his books and was in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

quick study

[quick study] {n. phr.} One who acquires new skills and habits in record time. * /Sue is new at her job but people have confidence in her because she is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Charles Wolf Jr.

U.S. economist Those who don't study the past will repeat its errors. Those who do study it will find some other ways to err. www.sky-net-eye.com

on duty

[on duty] {adj. phr.} Doing one's job; supervising. * /Two soldiers are on duty guarding the gates./ * /There is always one teacher on duty during study hour./ Contrast: [OFF […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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