Buff up
/bʌf ʌp /B1
Intermediate
1. To improve appearance or physical condition, often referring to building muscle or enhancing physique.
- He's been going to the gym every day to buff up before the summer.
- Actors often buff up for roles that require them to look more muscular.
2. To polish or make a surface shiny and smooth.
- She had to buff up the silverware before the guests arrived.
- I spent hours buffing up my car until it gleamed in the sunlight.
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