Clean, refurbish, as in We plan to get the house brushed up in time for the party . [c. 1600]

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Also, brush up on . Review, refresh one's memory, as in Nell brushed up on her Spanish before going to Honduras , or I'm brushing up my knowledge of town history before I speak at the club . [Late 1700s]

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