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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

pulling the strings

to control something or someone secretly

tickled pink

very pleased or delighted

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The greater the risk, the greater the potential benefit.

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something very beautiful or skillfully made

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something that has both positive and negative consequences

hold your horses

to be patient; to wait