Brush up on

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Frequency Matters

Repeatedly practicing a specific topic is implied when brushing up on it. Slide

I'm brushing up on my Spanish verbs every evening.

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Not Starting Anew

The phrase suggests improving existing knowledge, not learning something completely new. Slide

I'll brush up on my Italian before our trip, since I've spoken it before.

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Casual Tone

The phrase has a casual, informal feel and may not suit formal or academic writing. Slide

Let's brush up on Shakespeare's plays over the weekend.