rub up
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
To make something shiny by rubbing it, or to quickly review something you've forgotten.
"She rubbed up the old silver candlesticks until they gleamed."
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DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting | Lex Fridman Podcast #474
Lex Fridman · 172:36
Yes, I think you rub up against another person,
Parks and Rec but Everyone Is a Physical Comedy Genius | Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation · 12:53
She lets me rub up against her legs sometimes.
5 Recipe Ideas To Cook This Weekend | Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver · 7:27
and with some olive oil, have a rub up.
5 Recipe Ideas To Cook This Weekend | Jamie Oliver
Jamie Oliver · 24:29
a little rub up here cuz we don't want anything sticking.
dolphin brainz and it gets worse from there #science #dolphin #weirdfacts #brain
Sage the Bad Naturalist · 0:20
they were to like rub up against a pane of glass, they have this.