polish up

The phrase "polish up" is versatile, used both literally and figuratively to describe improvement or enhancement.

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Definition

B2Personal Development

(informal)To practice or review a skill or knowledge to achieve a higher level of proficiency.

Example

  • She decided to polish up her French before the trip to Paris.

B2Business and Image

(informal)To improve or enhance the appearance or impression of something.

Example

  • The company needs to polish up its public image.

A2Cleaning

(literal)To clean and shine a surface by rubbing it.

Example

  • He spent the afternoon polishing up the silverware.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "polish up":

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