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brush up

The correct spelling is brush up.

How to pronounce brush up

verb

Say it like: Bru-sh -up

The correct spelling is brush up. To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush. For example: "I'll need to brush up (on) my Greek before my trip to Athens."

Usage Examples

I'll need to brush up (on) my Greek before my trip to Athens.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.
  2. 2.To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

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