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touch up

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touch something up
to fix up the minor flaws in something; to repair a paint job on something. It's only a little scratch in the finish. We can touch it up easily. Tom touched up the scrape with a little paint.
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touch up something also touch something up
to improve something by making small changes We didn't redo the kitchen, just really touched it up by painting the cabinets. Chris went to the ladies' room to touch up her makeup.
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Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.
CAPTION(S): Malcolm Butterworth of Llandudno carries out a few last touch ups Picture: ROBIN FORMSTONE
For chic touch ups you can't beat glam Estee Lauder Compacts.
 
 
 
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