English · Phrasal verb Attested

polish up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To polish something to make it shiny.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho thứ gì đó sáng bóng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To hone (one's skills).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nâng cao (kỹ năng của mình)

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “polish up” mean?

To polish something to make it shiny.

Is “polish up” formal or informal?

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

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