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

  • (..) Noon. Malky, wait. I didn't cut your shit. Find out yourself! What are you doing out here? Get inside and do your homework. - I did it already. - Get inside and help your sister... clean up the goddamn house! And stop smoking cigarettes! One! (..)
    1994 Léon: The Professional