brush up

Meanings

• Verb

  To improve or update one's knowledge or skills in a particular area.

  - "He needed to brush up on his math skills before taking the exam."
  - "She decided to brush up on her Spanish before traveling to Mexico."

• Verb

  To clean or freshen up something, often using a brush.

  - "The artist spent hours brushing up his painting."
  - "My dog needs a good brushing up before we go for a walk."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brush up
hush , rush , blush , crush

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Variants

List of all variants of brush up that leads to same result
brush up , brushed up , brushes up , brushing up , brushup , brushups

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Etymology

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The verb 'brush up' comes from the noun 'brush', which has been used since the 14th century to refer to a tool used for sweeping or cleaning. The meaning 'to improve' is a figurative extension of the original meaning.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brush up' was first used in print in the 16th century.

2. In the game of bridge, 'brush up' is a term used to describe a defensive play where the defender plays a card that is lower than the one led, but closer to the winning card in rank.

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Related Concepts

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1. Review: Brush up is a type of review, where one updates their knowledge or skills in a particular area.

2. Refresh: Brush up can also mean to refresh or renew something, such as refreshing a webpage or refreshing a drink.

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Culture

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Brush up has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of education and personal growth. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huckleberry Finn helps Jim, a runaway slave, brush up on his reading and writing skills.

How to Memorize "brush up"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of brushing, whether it's brushing up your skills or brushing up a painting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brush up' with the idea of improvement or updating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Brush Up Your Knowledge' to remember the meaning of the word.

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