brush up
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To improve one's knowledge or skill by reviewing or practicing.
Examples
He brushed up his math skills over the weekend.
They decided to brush up on safety procedures after the incident.
She needs to brush up on her French before the trip.
I will brush up on the company's policies tomorrow.
The team brushes up on the play each night before the performance.
Similar words
reviserevisit
refresh
review
study again
Meanings
Examples
She needs to brush up on her French before the trip.
He brushed up his math skills over the weekend.
They decided to brush up on safety procedures after the incident.
I will brush up on the company's policies tomorrow.
The team brushes up on the play each night before the performance.
Similar words
review
refresh
reviserevisit
study again
FAQ
It means to improve one's knowledge or skill by reviewing or practicing.
How can I brush up on a skill?
You can brush up by reviewing material you have already learned or by practicing it again.
In what context is brush up used?
The phrase is used when you want to refresh knowledge or skill you already have.
What register is the phrase brush up?
It is a neutral register phrase.
Which domain does brush up belong to?
It belongs to the education domain.
What are some synonyms for brush up?
Synonyms include review, refresh, revise, revisit, and study again.
Is brush up used for learning something new?
No, brush up is for improving something you have already learned, not for learning something new.
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