give someone the brushoff
give (someone) the brush-off
To reject, snub, ignore, or rebuff someone. I thought Rebecca was a good friend until she gave me the brush-off at a party last weekend. Teachers have accused local politicians of giving them the brush-off regarding proposed cuts to pensions and school funding.
See also: give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give someone the brushoff
tv. to repel someone; to ignore someone. (see also brushoff.) The manager gave her the brushoff when she asked for a raise.
See also: brushoff, give, someone
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- give (someone) the brush-off
- make an impression
- leave an impression
- have a brush with
- have a brush with (something)
- brush over
- back of one's hand
- the back of (one's) hand
- snub up
- freeze