brushes, brushed, brushing
to brush up on
phrasal verb
Review or improve knowledge or skill in a subject
- 1I need to brush up on my Spanish before the trip.
- 2She decided to brush up on her math skills for the exam.
To brush up on means to go over something you already learned to make sure you remember it well. It's like refreshing your memory or practicing to get better at something. It helps you improve your understanding or ability in a particular subject.
Remember, when you brush up on a subject, try to focus on the key concepts and main ideas. Don't get bogged down in minor details that might distract you from the main goal of improving your understanding.
in a training room
Preparing for the First Aid Course
Lisa
Hey Daniel, are you ready for the first aid course tomorrow?
Daniel
I think I need to brush up on my CPR skills before the class.
Lisa
That's a good idea. I reviewed the basics last night.
Daniel
Great! Maybe we can practice together later.
at a recreational facility
Getting Ready for Lifeguard Duty
Donald
Hey Cynthia, are you ready for the lifeguard training next week?
Cynthia
I think I need to brush up on my CPR skills before then.
Donald
Good idea, I'll join you. It's been a while since I practiced.
Cynthia
Great, let's meet at the training room tomorrow.
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Similar to "to brush up on":
- 1refresh
- 2revise
- 3revisit