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.