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brush off

Idiom Attitude

Meaning

to dismiss something or someone as unimportant

Example Sentences

"He tried to brush off the criticism during the meeting."

Related Expressions

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the complete truth without leaving anything out

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secretly or without public knowledge

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To ask someone knowledgeable for information or advice.

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to feel good about something you have done

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something that is being monitored or considered

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to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact