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cheat sheet

[/tʃiːt ʃiːt/]
nounpl: cheat sheets
cola
1. A piece of paper with written information that a student uses dishonestly during an exam or test
She was caught using a cheat sheet during the final exam.
Ela foi pega usando uma cola durante o exame final.
2. A reference document or guide containing essential information, formulas, or instructions for quick lookup
I keep a cheat sheet of keyboard shortcuts on my desk.
Mantenho uma cola de atalhos de teclado na minha mesa.
NYC Slang
crib
Synonyms
crib sheetreference sheetquick reference guidestudy guide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cola
Most common term for the academic dishonesty context; also used for reference guides
Brazil
gambeta
Informal/slang for academic cheating materials
Portugal
cola
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'folha de consulta' for reference materials
General
guia de referência rápida
Used when referring to legitimate reference documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

to play by the rules
to cut corners
to take a shortcut
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