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What does "freshen up" mean?Any making-up activity involved?
In a sentence "I'm gonna freshen up", the lady then went to the bathroom, so I didn't get her exact meaning by this saying. Is there any make-up thing going on here?
Jul 31, 2012 1:16 AM
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It usually means she's going to reapply her makeup so that she looks "fresh" again. A woman might want to do this before she meets with her boyfriend or someone important. That's why women's restrooms at movie theaters and restaurants are always more crowded than men's. ^_^
July 31, 2012
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In that context, it literally means "to get clean" so she is going to take a shower or do something to clean herself.
It can also mean "to become presentable", but that would be if she went to a wardrobe.
July 31, 2012
Thank you everyone and I think I've got it now!Cheers!
August 1, 2012
Go to the mirror to check the hair, the lipstick, the Mascara, and put on some perfume.
July 31, 2012
Kat's right
July 31, 2012
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