polish up
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The summer months were a time to bulk up or slim down, to polish up the 3-point shot or develop a post-up game.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2025
The Cerritos firm’s sales representatives went through six three-hour training sessions to polish up their skills in professional presentation, proper attire, attending lunch meetings and client interactions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
He didn't go back and polish up the verse.
From Salon ● May 12, 2023
To polish up my desk, I even bought some danish oil — which is still sitting unopened in my basement somewhere.
From The Verge ● Aug. 3, 2022
I could’ve stood outside the door and listened if I wanted to but that would’ve been rude, besides I didn’t know for sure how long it would take me to polish up my new horn!
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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