sharpen up
The phrase "sharpen up" is often used to describe the process of improving or refining skills, performance, or behavior.
Definition
B2Performance
(informal)To improve or enhance one's skills or abilities.
Example
- If the team doesn't sharpen up, they won't make it to the finals.
- You need to sharpen up your coding skills to get the job.
B2Behavior
(informal)To improve one's behavior or actions.
Example
- He needs to sharpen up his act if he wants to be taken seriously.
- The students were told to sharpen up their conduct in class.
B2Alertness
(informal)To become more alert or attentive.
Example
- You'd better sharpen up during the meeting or you'll miss important details.
- The coach told the players to sharpen up and focus on the game.
Similar
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