brush up
To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.
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I've just realised that I've not indoctrinated anyone into the transgender cult for ages. I'll have to brush up on the latest trans ideology and get out there. Sorry everyone.
Another reminder to brush up on my science.
sounds like someone needs to brush up on his geography. we're a Pacific nation hosted by the Māori people and added to by immigrants from across the world. China is a lot closer than Europe.
Nope, I read those exact comments 100's of times per day on Facebook. It's not at all about memory, it's about the propaganda talking points that are passed to the masses by their Maga overlords. You might want to bru…
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To paint, or make clean or bright with a brush.
“I've just realised that I've not indoctrinated anyone into the transgender cult for ages. I'll have to brush up on the latest trans ideology and get out there. Sorry everyone.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Another reminder to brush up on my science.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“sounds like someone needs to brush up on his geography. we're a Pacific nation hosted by the Māori people and added to by immigrants from across the world. China is a lot closer than Europe.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Nope, I read those exact comments 100's of times per day on Facebook. It's not at all about memory, it's about the propaganda talking points that are passed to the masses by their Maga overlords. You might want to brush up on how politics work.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(slang, transitive) To beat up, annoy or insult (someone).
I'll need to brush up (on) my Greek before my trip to Athens.
“Brush up on the latest exhibitions, events and classes at The Art League! Follow us online at: - Facebook (bit.ly/48PoBAP) - Instagram (bit.ly/4tpRThT) - LinkedIn (bit.ly/4mIlKze) - YouTube (bit.ly/4e1i8q6)”
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— Bluesky· May 2026“Here's a thread of Todd McFarlane's previous appearances on the show. Always fun to brush up on these eps. www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/todd-mc...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“If you think their courage is what's stopping prosecution instead of the winged GOP monkies in the majority, you need to brush up on civics. They've shown much courage in opposing and exposing. Courage isn't leverage with the hand voters dealt them.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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(idiomatic) To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.
: You have commissioned me to paint your shop, and I have done my best to brush you up like your neighbours.
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