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jolly sth up

UK informal phrasal verb with jolly
 
/ˈdʒɒl.i/
 
US  /ˈdʒɑː.li/ verb [T + adv/prep] informal

Definition

to make something brighter and more attractive: I thought I'd jolly the room up with some colourful curtains.Decorating or making something attractive
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