spit and polish

noun

The application of (possibly rough and ready) cleaning techniques.

“They could use a bit of spit and polish around here. The place is filthy.”

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Meanings

nounspit and polish (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableThe application of (possibly rough and ready) cleaning techniques.

    They could use a bit of spit and polish around here. The place is filthy.

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APA

spit and polish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spit%20and%20polish

MLA

“spit and polish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spit%20and%20polish. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spit and polish,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spit%20and%20polish.

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