| 词组 | brush off |
| 释义 | brush off 1. brush off sth • brush sth off to refuse to consider or discuss something, in a way that shows you do not think it is important, serious, or correct: ▪ You've upset a lot of people by what you said, and you can't just brush it off like that. ▪ The secretary brushed off questions about her personal finances. ▪ Coetzee contacted the police about it but they brushed him off. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑brush aside brush-off n singular if someone gives you the brush-off, they refuse to listen to you or pay attention to you: ▪ If you write to and complain about the standard of service, you'll only get the brush-off. 2. brush sb off • brush off sb to end a relationship with someone in a way that shows you do not care about them or their feelings: ▪ Surely he didn't think that he could just brush you off with a phone call? brush-off n singular BrE if you give someone the brush-off, you treat them in a way that shows that you want to end your relationship with them because you do not care about them any more: ▪ He's been trying to give her the brush-off for ages, but she won't seem to take the hint. 3. brush yourself off to remove dirt or dust from your clothes using a brush or quick light movements of your hands: ▪ She got up off the ground and started to brush herself off. ■ SIMILAR TO: brush yourself down BrE |
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