scrub up
phrasal verbscrub up
- (of a doctor, nurse, etc.) to wash your hands and arms before performing a medical operationTopics Healthcarec2
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- scrub up well (British English, informal) to look good when you make an effort
- Barry scrubs up well on a good day, as can be seen in this pic.