brush up

verb

Meaning

To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.
To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

polish up(English)round off(English)round(English)refresh(English)review(English)polish(English)freshen(English)paint(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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