Sekirov Dictionary

brush up

verb 3
brush-up noun 2
forms 4

verb3

•
To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.
- April 10, 1706, Alexander Pope, letter to William Wycherley You have commissioned me to paint your shop, and I have done my best to brush you up like your neighbours.
•
To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.
- I'll need to brush up (on) my Greek before my trip to Athens.
(slang) To beat up, annoy or insult (someone).

brush-up noun2

(informal) A review of a topic to be learned.
(informal) A slight correction or modification.

forms

brushed up · brushing up · brushes up · brush-ups

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