freshen up

freshen up

1. To improve one's appearance, typically by making quick changes to one's makeup, clothing, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "freshen" and "up." Can you excuse me for a moment? I'd like to freshen up before dinner.
2. To improve the appearance of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "freshen" and "up." I think that a new coat of paint will freshen this room right up.
See also: up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

freshen someone or something up

to revive or restore the appearance or vitality of someone or something. What can we do to freshen this room up? A cold shower freshened up the runner.
See also: up

freshen up

to get cleaned up, rested up, or restored. I need a few minutes to freshen up before dinner.
See also: up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

freshen up

v.
1. To clean oneself, rearrange one's clothing, or reapply makeup: I went upstairs to freshen up quickly before we left for the party.
2. To rearrange or renew something in order to make it more attractive or comfortable: Putting new pillows on the couch really freshened the room up. I freshened up the apartment by making new curtains.
See also: up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • (one's) day in court
  • (from) top to toe
  • (one's) jollies
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense
  • at (one's) expense
  • be remembered as (something)
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