One of the mysteries of the English language finally explained.
Synonyms of touch something up in English:
touch something up
See definition of touch something up
phrase
1‘the flagstaffs were being touched up with gold paint’
SYNONYMS
repaint, patch up, retouch, renovate, refurbish, spruce up, restore, revive, renew, revamp, brush up, rehabilitate, overhaul, recondition, refresh, rejuvenate
enhance, beautify
informal do something up, give something a facelift, titivate
2‘touch up your CV and improve your interview skills’
SYNONYMS
improve, enhance, gloss, dress up, embellish, embroider
finish off, round off, perfect
update, upgrade
bring up to date, modernize, revamp, revise, redo, polish up, rewrite, edit