to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
отклонить что-то или кого-то как неважное (otklonit' chto-to ili kogo-to kak nevasnoe)
"He tried to brush off the criticism during the meeting."
"Он попытался brush off критику на встрече." (On popytalsya brush off kritiku na vstreche.)
to stay alert and watch carefully
something very frightening or terrifying
making decisions or taking actions with long-term objectives...
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
to always be ready to help or obey someone
