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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Napoli adds that spoolies are great for brushing up hair and blending out product.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
And LaFleur would be well advised to brush up on his history before mentioning Favre again.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
As a result, The City of Lights has become the place to see and be seen, and everyone from spectators to athletes have been bringing their A-game by brushing up at the poshest spas and rocking killer uniforms.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
Audrey then suggested that the onetime communications major try her hand at print journalism, while Jim implored their daughter to take night classes, brush up on her computer skills, and find herself a cushy office job.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 26 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
And LaFleur would be well advised to brush up on his history before mentioning Favre again.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
As a result, The City of Lights has become the place to see and be seen, and everyone from spectators to athletes have been bringing their A-game by brushing up at the poshest spas and rocking killer uniforms.
—Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
Audrey then suggested that the onetime communications major try her hand at print journalism, while Jim implored their daughter to take night classes, brush up on her computer skills, and find herself a cushy office job.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Brush up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brush%20up. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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