English Expression · Intermediate
brush down
To straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance
Pronunciation: say brush down
Meaning
To straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance.
Example
After tripping over, he picked himself up, brushed himself down, and carried on walking.
After tripping over, he picked himself up, brushed himself down, and carried on walking.
Practice tips
- Practice brush down out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.