polish sth up
(OBJECT) — phrasal verb with polish /ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/
/ˈpɑː.lɪʃ/ verb [T] Definition
› to rub or brush an object to make it shine, especially a metal or wooden object: Robert was polishing up some old silver candlesticks.Polishing and polishes
(Definition of polish sth up (OBJECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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