Spruce up

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Casual Improvement

Used in relaxed situations to describe small tidy-ups, not thorough cleanings.

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I'm just going to spruce up the kitchen before they come.

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Quick Fix

Implies a swift and easy effort to enhance appearance, not a long project.

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Give me five minutes to spruce up before we head out.

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Not Deep Cleaning

Refers to surface-level neatness, doesn't mean deep or thorough cleaning.

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Can you spruce up the living room? The guests might arrive any minute.

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