brushup
the act or process of reviewing a subject, technique, or the like, for the purpose of renewing the memory, skill, etc.: He gave his Spanish a brushup before his trip to Mexico.
the act or process of eliminating or repairing minor flaws: He gave the collection a final brushup before putting it on display.
Origin of brushup
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How to use brushup in a sentence
We were able to really have our souls brush up against each other in a very intimate—and scary—way.
Andrew Garfield on the Evils of Capitalism, the Hacking Scandal, and Criticism of ‘Spider-Man 2’ | Marlow Stern | September 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBuy a hard hat and brush up on your rules for workplace safety.
Eight Ways the Sequester Could Ruin Your Life | Caitlin Dickson | February 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI brush up against the hard length of his cock and he lets out a low moan.
If he does run, I'd advise him to brush up on his American history pretty quickly.
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I had me uniform to brush up an' me soord to polish,' says Father Kelly. '
Mr. Dooley in Peace and in War | Finley Peter DunneOpen the windows of rooms on first floor, brush up the floor and the halls, and sweep off the front steps.
The Expert Maid-Servant | Cristine Terhune HerrickBrush up the drawing-room or go over the floor with a carpet-sweeper, wipe up the hard-wood floors, and dust the rooms.
The Expert Maid-Servant | Cristine Terhune HerrickAnyhow, you are ducks, and I shall leave the young couple alone, and have a wash and brush-up.
Dodo's Daughter | E. F. BensonIs he not quite sure to brush up against a branch as he does so, causing the leaves to rustle?
The Animal World, A Book of Natural History | Theodore Wood
British Dictionary definitions for brush up
(tr often foll by on) to refresh one's knowledge, skill, or memory of (a subject)
to make (a person or oneself) tidy, clean, or neat as after a journey
British the act or an instance of tidying one's appearance (esp in the phrase wash and brush-up)
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with brushup
Clean, refurbish, as in We plan to get the house brushed up in time for the party. [c. 1600]
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