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Definition

To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

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In Context

  • "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."
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Also Said As

  • rub up