touch up

[touch up] {v.}

1. To paint over (small imperfections.)

* /I want to touch up that scratch on the fender./

* /The woodwork is done, but there are a few places he has to touch up./

2. To improve with small additions or changes.

* /He touched up the photographic negative to make a sharper print./

* /It's a good speech, but it needs a little touching up./

3. {slang} To talk into lending; wheedle from.

* /He touched George up for five bucks./

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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