freshen up
The phrase "freshen up" is commonly used in contexts involving personal hygiene, cleanliness, and revitalization.
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Definition
B1Personal Hygiene
(informal)To wash or groom oneself to feel clean and refreshed.
Example
- I need to freshen up before we go out.
- She went to the bathroom to freshen up after the long flight.
B1General
(informal)To make something cleaner, more pleasant, or more presentable.
Example
- He freshened up the room with some flowers.
- You can freshen up the living room by rearranging the furniture.
B2General
(informal)To renew or invigorate something to improve its state.
Example
- She took a short walk to freshen up her mind.
- They decided to freshen up the menu with some new dishes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "freshen up":
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