hone a skill

Frequency: 6.55.0 per million words

To refine or perfect a skill over a period of time.

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  • She spent hours practicing every day to hone her skills as a pianist.
  • The workshop is designed to help young professionals hone their leadership skills.
  • He moved to Paris to hone his culinary skills at a world-class restaurant.
  • Regular feedback from your peers can help you hone your communication skills.
  • Professional athletes continue to hone their skills even during the off-season.
  • The internship provided a great opportunity for me to hone my technical skills.
  • Writing every day is the most effective way to hone your creative writing skills.
  • She has been honing her negotiating skills throughout her long career in sales.
  • It takes a great deal of patience and dedication to hone a skill to perfection.
  • Teachers encourage students to hone their critical thinking skills through debate.