brush up on

Example Sentences

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This isn’t to say everyone needs to brush up on penmanship and stop using AI calendars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

As part of his studies, Dr. Chang had to brush up on autoimmune diseases, memorizing the names of human proteins that can be targeted by a misdirected immune system.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

As a self-described “elite,” it would be a good time for him to brush up on the current affairs of us common parsnips.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2024

I study the camera language, the performances and brush up on the storylines.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023

Then she reminds me to brush up on more seerah, to be really ready, as there might be an audience for the competition.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali