spruce someone/something up Neutral 🟢 Beginner (A1)

Phrasal Verb
spruce someone/something up
Meaning

to make someone or something cleaner and tidier or to improve his, her, or its appearance generally:

  • I thought I'd have a shave and generally spruce myself up for the interview.
  • They've employed an advertising agency to spruce up the company image.
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