brush up
The idiom 'brush up' is versatile, often used to describe the act of refreshing knowledge or skills, but it can also refer to improving one's appearance.
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Definition
B2Education
(common, informal)To refresh or improve one's knowledge or skills in a particular subject.
Example
- I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip.
- She brushed up on her math skills for the exam.
B2Personal Grooming
(common, informal)To make oneself or something look neater or more presentable.
Example
- He brushed up his appearance before the job interview.
- She brushed up the living room before the guests arrived.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "brush up":
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