English Expression · Intermediate
sharpen the small kitchen knife
restore the knife's cutting edge
Pronunciation: sharpen the small kitchen knife
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: restore the knife's cutting edge.
Example
Sharpen the small kitchen knife before slicing tomatoes.
Restore the small knife's cutting edge before slicing tomatoes.
Practice tips
- Practice sharpen the small kitchen knife 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.