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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCrack-a-book
/ˈkræk.ə.bʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To begin reading a book.
"After a long day, she decided to crack-a-book and unwind." - 2
To engage in reading as a leisure activity.
"He rarely cracks-a-book, preferring to watch movies instead."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'crack-a-book' is believed to have originated in American English in the mid-20th century, combining the informal verb 'crack' meaning to open or begin and 'book', referring to reading material. It reflects a colloquial way of encouraging someone to start reading.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Crack-a-book" is said worldwide
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ouvrir un livre
Transliteration: ouvri un livre
"Après une longue journée, elle a décidé d'ouvrir un livre."
ein Buch aufschlagen
Transliteration: ain Buch aufschlagen
"Nach einem langen Tag beschloss er, ein Buch aufzuschlagen."
aprire un libro
Transliteration: aprire un libro
"Dopo una lunga giornata, ha deciso di aprire un libro."
abrir un libro
Transliteration: abrir un libro
"Después de un largo día, decidió abrir un libro."
abrir um livro
Transliteration: abrir um livro
"Depois de um longo dia, decidiu abrir um livro."
एक किताब पढ़ना
Transliteration: ek kitaab padhna
"लंबे दिन के बाद, उसने एक किताब पढ़ने का फैसला किया।"
开始读书
Transliteration: kāishǐ dú shū
"经过漫长的一天，她决定开始读书。"
책을 읽다
Transliteration: chaeg-eul ilda
"긴 하루를 보낸 후, 그녀는 책을 읽기로 결정했다."
本を読む
Transliteration: hon o yomu
"長い一日の後、彼女は本を読むことに決めました。"
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