Touch up

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phrasal verb

To improve by making small changes or adding detail.

I only need to touch up the paint in the kitchen a little bit.
Visual representation of "touch up" - To improve by making small changes or adding detail.

Often appears as...

  • touch up paint
  • touch up makeup
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Subtle Adjustments

Use 'touch up' to describe slight, delicate adjustments to something that's almost perfect.

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Your essay is great; it just needs a touch up on the conclusion.
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Final Stages

'Touch up' often implies the work is in its final stages and only minor fixes are needed.

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The prototype looks good; it just needs a few touch ups.
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