brush up
verb
brushed up; brushing up; brushes up
1
: to improve or polish as if by brushing
2
: to renew one's skill in
brush up your Spanish
: to refresh one's memory : renew one's skill
brush up on math
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One of the best ways to improve your image is to brush up on the local customs of your destination traveling.
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Looking forward, youngsters and adults alike would do well to use any and every interaction with an artificial entity to brush up their manners.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
That meant not only training to match Robles’ athleticism, but also brushing up on knowledge of the sport, explains Jerome.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Don't Remove The Guard Always use a guard on space heaters to keep people and pets from accidentally brushing up against the heating element.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Looking forward, youngsters and adults alike would do well to use any and every interaction with an artificial entity to brush up their manners.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
That meant not only training to match Robles’ athleticism, but also brushing up on knowledge of the sport, explains Jerome.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Don't Remove The Guard Always use a guard on space heaters to keep people and pets from accidentally brushing up against the heating element.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Brush up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brush%20up. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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