reviewing and polishing

noun phrase
UK /rɪˈvjuːɪŋ ənd ˈpɒlɪʃɪŋ/
US /rɪˈvjuːɪŋ ənd ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/

Looking at your work again and making it better.

After reviewing and polishing her essay, Mia handed it in with a smile.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The final stage of preparing a piece of writing before it is shared.

The teacher set aside class time for reviewing and polishing our stories.

3. Checking something carefully and then making small changes to fix it.

Reviewing and polishing the plan took the whole afternoon.

4. Going over a performance or project again to make it shine.

The band spent a week reviewing and polishing their new song.