brush up

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Meaning · English

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

Ken wishes to brush up his English.Ken mong muốn trau dồi vốn tiếng Anh của bản thân.

Tatoeba sentence #62515 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “brush up” mean?

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “brush up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.