Pronunciation: /brʌʃ ʌp/
noun a brief review or practice to refresh one's memory or skill
A1 I need to brush up on my English vocabulary.
A2 She is taking a class to brush up on her math skills.
B1 I decided to brush up on my cooking techniques before the dinner party.
B2 The team is having a training session to brush up on their defensive strategies.
C1 The professor is brushing up on his research skills for the upcoming conference.
C2 After years of experience, he still takes workshops to brush up on his leadership skills.
verb to improve or refresh one's knowledge or skills in a particular subject
A1 I need to brush up on my English grammar before the exam.
A2 She decided to brush up on her cooking skills by taking a class.
B1 I plan to brush up on my Spanish before my trip to Mexico.
B2 After not playing for years, he decided to brush up on his piano skills.
C1 The manager decided to brush up on his leadership skills by attending a workshop.
C2 She hired a private tutor to help her brush up on her French before moving to Paris.
formal I need to brush up on my knowledge of the new tax laws before the meeting.
informal I should brush up on my guitar skills before the talent show.
slang I better brush up on my dance moves if I want to impress at the party.
figurative After years of not speaking, it was time to brush up on our friendship and reconnect.
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