class up
Make more elegant
To class up something is to make it more refined, elegant, or upscale: We need to class up this place before the guests arrive, A nice tablecloth would class up the dinner.
The phrase implies improving appearance or quality to meet higher standards, often with a hint that the original was shabby or basic.
Sometimes used ironically: Nothing classes up a trailer like a chandelier.
- upmarketHigh-end, exclusive
- dignifyConfer honor upon
- polishSmooth by rubbing
- poshStylishly luxurious
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
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