spiff up
The idiom spiff up means to improve the appearance or condition of something. It suggests making something more presentable or attractive by cleaning, repairing, or dressing it up.
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In a sentence
- She decided to spiff up her living room before the guests arrived.
- The restaurant owner asked the staff to spiff up their uniforms for a special event.
- He always spiffs up his resume before applying for a new job.
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