a nip and tuck

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a nip and (a) tuck

1. a medical operation to improve the appearance of your face I don't think you could look like that at her age without a little nip and tuck.

2. (American) small changes or reductions made in order to improve something A nip and a tuck in their household budget would give them the extra money they need.

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