homework

Definition

  • noun: work that a student is given to do at home
  • noun: piecework done at home for pay
  • used in the phrase 'do your homework'
  • synonyms: prep, preparation

Examples

  • The candidate 'did his homework' [=studied the issues] before the debate.

  • She started her algebra 'homework'.

  • Please do/finish your 'homework'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because this place, where so many people would die to work... you only deign to work. And you want to know why she doesn't kiss you on the forehead... and give you a gold star on your homework at the end of the day. Wake up, sweetheart. - Okay. So I'm screwing it up. - Mmm. I don't want to. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada
  • (..) - Hello? Hi. - While you're out... Miranda needs you to go to Herm's to pick up scarves we ordered for her. - Okay. - Cassidy forgot her homework at Dalton. Pick that up. Miranda went out to meet with Meisel, and she will want more Starbucks when she gets back. - Hot Starbucks. (..)
    2006 The Devil Wears Prada