sprucen up
To make something or yourself look nicer and cleaner, usually by making small changes
Meanings
To make a place look cleaner and more attractive, especially with minor improvements
"They spruced up the living room with a fresh coat of paint and some new cushions."
To make yourself look neater, cleaner, or more presentable
"He went upstairs to spruce himself up before the guests arrived."
To improve the appearance or quality of something (a document, presentation, or design) with small adjustments
"The design team spruced up the website with a new colour scheme and cleaner fonts."
Note: the standard spelling is 'spruce up' — 'sprucen up' appears to be a misspelling or dialectal variant and is not standard. Assuming this entry covers 'spruce up.' Very common in British and American English for minor improvements to appearance — rooms, houses, outfits, or oneself. Often used before a special occasion or event.
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