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Idiom

brush offbrush off (someone/something)

to not accept someone or something as being important.

When she told me my project would be a better television film than a feature film, I thought she was brushing me off.But the prime minister brushed off that criticism, saying it was just talk.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of brush something off (= to remove something from a surface by moving your hand quickly over it)

Phr V

brush off

brushes, brushing, brushed

brush down/off sb/sth or brush sb/sth down/off

to remove dust, dirt etc. from someone or something by using your hands or a brush

He stood up, brushed himself down and got back on his bike.You'd better brush the chair off before you sit down.

brush off sb/sth or brush sb/sth off

to refuse to listen to what someone says, or to refuse to think about something seriously

I tried to say I was sorry but she just brushed me off.He brushed off the allegations, claiming that they were 'complete nonsense'.

brush-off

noun singular slightly informal behaviour that shows that you do not want to be friendly with someone any more

I tried being friendly with him but he gave me the brush-off.

brush off

1. verb Literally, to remove something by applying a sweeping stroke to it or the surface it's on, typically with one's hand. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." Be sure to brush off that chair before you sit down. I stood up and brushed the crumbs off my shirt.

2. verb To casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismiss or ignore someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." You can't just brush off the students' questions—they deserve answers. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess they're brushing my complaint off.

3. verb To deflect or ignore something in order to remain unaffected by it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." If you're going to write for a major publication, you need to be able to brush off criticism. So you made an error—just brush it off and try to do better next inning.

4. noun The act of casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismissing or ignoring someone or something. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Be honest and tell John that you're not interested in dating anymore—don't just give him the brush-off. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess my complaint is getting the brush-off.

brush someone off

1. Lit. to remove something, such as dust or lint, from someone by brushing. The bathroom attendant brushed Mr. Harris off and was rewarded with a small tip. The porter had never brushed off such a miserly man before.

2. Fig. to reject someone; to dismiss someone. (As if someone were mere lint.) He brushed her off, telling her she had no appointment. He brushed off Mrs. Franklin, who was only trying to be nice to him.

brush something off someone or something

and brush something off

to remove something from someone or something by brushing. I brushed a little lint off her collar. I brushed off the lint that was on her collar.

*brush-off

Fig. rejection; being cast aside and ignored. (*Typically: get ~; give someone ~.) Don't talk to Tom. He'll just give you the brush-off. I went up to her and asked for a date, but I got the brush-off.

brush off

Dismiss or rebuff, as in Roberta brushed off the poor reviews with a shrug, or You can't brush off a boyfriend and expect him to do you a favor. This expression, transferring sweeping off crumbs to a curt dismissal, was first recorded about 1820. However, it became common usage only in the 1930s. Also see give someone the air (brush off).

brush off

1. To remove something from a surface by brushing: Brush off those crumbs from the breakfast table! There's some dust on the desk, but I'll just brush it off.

2. To clean or clear some surface by brushing it: Would you please brush off the picnic table?

3. To dismiss someone or something rudely: The store owner rudely brushed off the customer who wanted a refund. I'm mad that you brushed me off when I tried to make a helpful suggestion.

brushoff

(ˈbrəʃɔf)

n. a dismissal; an act of ignoring someone. (see also give someone the brushoff.) I got the brushoff, but I can take it.

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释义	Idiom brush offbrush off (someone/something) to not accept someone or something as being important. When she told me my project would be a better television film than a feature film, I thought she was brushing me off.But the prime minister brushed off that criticism, saying it was just talk. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of brush something off (= to remove something from a surface by moving your hand quickly over it) Phr V brush off brushes, brushing, brushed brush down/off sb/sth or brush sb/sth down/off to remove dust, dirt etc. from someone or something by using your hands or a brush He stood up, brushed himself down and got back on his bike.You'd better brush the chair off before you sit down. brush off sb/sth or brush sb/sth off to refuse to listen to what someone says, or to refuse to think about something seriously I tried to say I was sorry but she just brushed me off.He brushed off the allegations, claiming that they were 'complete nonsense'. brush-off noun singular slightly informal behaviour that shows that you do not want to be friendly with someone any more I tried being friendly with him but he gave me the brush-off. phrasebrush off1. 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 asidebrush-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 brush off 1. verb Literally, to remove something by applying a sweeping stroke to it or the surface it's on, typically with one's hand. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." Be sure to brush off that chair before you sit down. I stood up and brushed the crumbs off my shirt. 2. verb To casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismiss or ignore someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." You can't just brush off the students' questions—they deserve answers. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess they're brushing my complaint off. 3. verb To deflect or ignore something in order to remain unaffected by it. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "brush" and "off." If you're going to write for a major publication, you need to be able to brush off criticism. So you made an error—just brush it off and try to do better next inning. 4. noun The act of casually, unexpectedly, or brusquely dismissing or ignoring someone or something. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. Be honest and tell John that you're not interested in dating anymore—don't just give him the brush-off. I haven't heard back from that company, so I guess my complaint is getting the brush-off. brush someone off 1. Lit. to remove something, such as dust or lint, from someone by brushing. The bathroom attendant brushed Mr. Harris off and was rewarded with a small tip. The porter had never brushed off such a miserly man before. 2. Fig. to reject someone; to dismiss someone. (As if someone were mere lint.) He brushed her off, telling her she had no appointment. He brushed off Mrs. Franklin, who was only trying to be nice to him. brush something off someone or something and brush something off to remove something from someone or something by brushing. I brushed a little lint off her collar. I brushed off the lint that was on her collar. brush-off Fig.* rejection; being cast aside and ignored. (Typically: get ~; give* someone ~.) Don't talk to Tom. He'll just give you the brush-off. I went up to her and asked for a date, but I got the brush-off. brush off Dismiss or rebuff, as in Roberta brushed off the poor reviews with a shrug, or You can't brush off a boyfriend and expect him to do you a favor. This expression, transferring sweeping off crumbs to a curt dismissal, was first recorded about 1820. However, it became common usage only in the 1930s. Also see give someone the air (brush off). brush off v. 1. To remove something from a surface by brushing: Brush off those crumbs from the breakfast table! There's some dust on the desk, but I'll just brush it off. 2. To clean or clear some surface by brushing it: Would you please brush off the picnic table? 3. To dismiss someone or something rudely: The store owner rudely brushed off the customer who wanted a refund. I'm mad that you brushed me off when I tried to make a helpful suggestion. brushoff (ˈbrəʃɔf) n. a dismissal; an act of ignoring someone. (see also give someone the brushoff.) I got the brushoff, but I can take it.
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