refresh

refresh (one's) memory

To remind one (about something); to help one to recall something. I'm sorry, I don't remember our discussion about that. You'll have to refresh my memory. You don't remember how much? Allow me to refresh your memory. You owe me $300.
See also: memory, refresh

refresh (someone, something, or oneself) with (something)

1. To make something appear new, more interesting, or brighter with the addition of something. I'd like to refresh the office with some new furniture and a new layout. You'd be amazed how easily you can refresh your house with a paint job and bit of redecorating.
2. To revive someone, oneself, or a part of someone's body with some action or thing. Why don't you lie down and refresh your eyes with a couple slices of cucumber? After sitting in front of the computer all day, I decided to refresh myself with a walk around my neighborhood.
See also: refresh
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

refresh someone with something

to renew or revive someone with something. Here, let me refresh you with a cool glass of lemonade. After the game, Wally will probably refresh himself with a bottle of iced tea.
See also: refresh

refresh something with something

to restore or brighten up something. I think we can refresh this drab old room with a coat of fresh paint. The old house was refreshed with new siding and some landscaping.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

reˌfresh somebody’s/your ˈmemory

remind somebody/yourself of something that you have forgotten: Refresh my memory, will you? How many children has he got? Before I interviewed Ms Waters, I read her book again just to refresh my memory.
See also: memory, refresh
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • (someone's) secret is safe with (one)
  • don't get me wrong
  • Don’t make a federal case out of it!
  • Don’t have a cow!
  • don't bet on it
  • don't beat a dead horse
  • all in (one's) head
  • don't cry before you are hurt
  • a thing you don't want is dear at any price
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