polish up

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Verb polish up has 1 sense

polish, round, round off, polish up, brush up - bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners"
--₁ is one way to perfect, hone
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Polish up

Verb

To improve or refine something, typically through practice or effort.

Sense 1:

She decided to polish up her language skills before going on vacation to France.

Sense 2:

The author is currently polishing up the final chapters of his new novel.

Phrase

To make something shiny or clean by rubbing it.

Sense 1:

The maid was polishing up the silverware for the fancy dinner party.

Sense 2:

He always takes the time to polish up his shoes before a job interview.

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