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Brush Up (Verb)

Bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state; "polish your social manners".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

She'll brush up on her social skills before attending the charity gala tonight.
You should brush up on your business etiquette before the investor meeting.
He spent months brushing up his public speaking skills to become a successful motivational speaker.
To blend in with the aristocratic crowd, the actress had to brush up on her aristocratic mannerisms.
Before joining the diplomatic corps, she decided to brush up her protocol and good diplomatic form that reflects well on the country.

Refresh one's memory; "I reviewed the material before the test".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Before the exam, I decided to brush up on my algebra skills to make sure I was prepared.
She spent a week brushing up on her Spanish so she could converse with locals during her trip.
In preparation for the meeting, the team leader told the marketing manager to brush up on the current sales figures.
To better assist her clients, the travel agent decided to brush up on her knowledge of destinations in Asia.
He wanted to brush up on his piano skills before the audition, so he practiced every day.