read up on
phrasal verb
read up on; reading up on; reads up on
: to read a lot about (something) in order to learn about it
I read up on the history of the war.
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In one of her first major roles, the Italian actress wanted to do right by Naples, intensely studying the city by living there for a time and reading up on the city’s ’60s and ’70s history.
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
In the good old, bad old days, economies were ‘crucified on a cross of gold’ and one only needs to read up on the ‘free silver’ movement in the US late 1800s to see that all that glitters is not necessarily good currency.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
To fully enjoy your RV experience, plan by booking early, reading up on festival rules, and budgeting for extra expenses.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
For more of our favorite picks from the sale, read up on the best Wayfair Presidents Day deals.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
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Kerensa Cadenas, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
In the good old, bad old days, economies were ‘crucified on a cross of gold’ and one only needs to read up on the ‘free silver’ movement in the US late 1800s to see that all that glitters is not necessarily good currency.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
To fully enjoy your RV experience, plan by booking early, reading up on festival rules, and budgeting for extra expenses.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
For more of our favorite picks from the sale, read up on the best Wayfair Presidents Day deals.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Read up on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20up%20on. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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