beat the game

comprehend grasp understand

acquire cram grind study swamp

beat the system bone up bury yourself in excel in gain mastery get down cold get down pat get hold of get the hang of get the knack of hit the books learn the ropes megastudy pick up

misinterpret mistake misunderstand

be ignorant

conquer dominate flourish overcome overwhelm prevail prosper sweep thrive trounce win

best sink subdue vanquish

beat the system blow away carry the day come out on top get last laugh strike it big take it all take the cake win hands down win out

fail forfeit languish lose surrender yield