Cram for a test

Meaning:  the act of attempting to learn a large amount of information in a short period of time, especially for a test.

Example 1

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Jack and Jessica are classmates, and are in the classroom right now.

Jessica: You look stressed.

Jack: I am super stressed!!

Jessica: Why?

Jack: Jonas just told me that we have a test today in class!

Jessica: How come you didn’t know that?

Jack: I was sick this week so I have been absent for three days.

Jessica: Oh no!! What are you going to do?

Jack: I’ve been cramming for the test for the past hour!

Example 2

Megan is talking to her sister, Ella, at home in the morning at the breakfast table.

Megan: What are you reading?

Ella: I’m trying to study for my test.

Megan: When is your test?

Ella: Today!!

Megan: Oh! Are you ready for it?

Ella: No, that’s why I’m cramming for it.

Megan: I hope you remember everything.

Ella: Me too!

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Pull an all nighter

Meaning: Depriving yourself of sleep all night to do things that need to be done or you want to do. Usually used for studying.

Example 1

Matt and Ben are two friends

Matt: Are you going to John’s party tonight?

Ben: No, I’m not!

Matt: Why not?

Ben: I have a test tomorrow.

Matt: Didn’t you study for the test?

Ben: No, that’s why I have to study all night!!

Matt: Man! So you are going to pull an all nighter?

Ben: Yeah! It looks like it!

Example 2

Jessica finished her final exams at her university in the morning and is now visiting her parents in the afternoon.

Jessica: Hi mom!! It’s so good to see you.

Mom: Thanks honey! It’s so nice to see you, too. I’ve missed you.

Jessica: I’ve missed you, too. How are you?

Mom: I’m great. How about you?

Jessica: I’m so tired, mom!!

Mom: Why, honey?!

Jessica: I was awake all night

Mom: Why were you awake all night? Were you at a club? You should focus on your studies!!!

Jessica: NO Mom!!!! I was pulling an all nighter for my final exams.

Mom: Oh, I see. You are such a good student, honey!