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Church it up
Used when suggesting to enhance appearance or style for an occasion.
Literal Meaning
To make something appear more formal or elaborate; to embellish.
Actual Meaning
Dress up or improve something
Examples in Context

We're having a casual dinner party, but I think we should church it up with some fancy decorations.

She wanted to church up her resume, so she added more details about her past experiences.

He decided to church it up for the presentation by wearing a suit and bringing a professional-looking report.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase is often used when someone wants to enhance or elevate a situation, whether it's through appearance, presentation, or effort.
  • 2It may be used in both casual and formal settings, so pay attention to the tone and context of the conversation to gauge its appropriateness.
  • 3Using 'church it up' might imply that the original state was lacking, so consider how the speaker feels about the initial situation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
dress up
spruce up
enhance
beautify
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