brush up
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
And is he financially literate, or does he need to brush up on the basics, too?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Want to brush up on history ahead of all the America 250 celebrations?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Biathlon fans brush up your Italian -- but also your German, for the events this Winter Olympics will be in South Tyrol in Italy, an autonomous province bordering Austria and Switzerland.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
They've also begun to brush up on their Mandarin skills too.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2025
There are times when even nonbutlers need to know their who from their whom, and that will require you, once again, to brush up on your trees.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
