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Meaning of spit and polish | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The application of (possibly rough and ready) cleaning techniques.

informal, uncountable

Examples

“They could use⟳ a bit of spit⟳ and polish around here. The place⟳ is filthy.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

spit and vinegar spit bath spit brothers spit bucket spit cake spit curl

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