brush up

Definition

To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "I'll need to brush up (on) my Greek before my trip to Athens."
• "How many will be rich enough to travel in style is difficult to know—but already 30% of the guests at the very expensive Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong are from mainland China. Reception staff around the world had better start brushing up their Mandarin language skills."