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brush over

/brʌʃ ˈəʊvə/

/brʌʃ ˈoʊvər/

Translations

brush oververb

brushed over

Past Simple

brushed over

Past Participle

brushing over

Gerund

/brʌʃ ˈəʊvə/

/brʌʃ ˈoʊvər/

survolerAu sens figuré : traiter rapidement et superficiellement.

The manager decided to brush over the minor issues during the meeting.

Le directeur a décidé de survoler les problèmes mineurs pendant la réunion.

Additional translations

éluderAu sens de passer volontairement sous silence ou d’éviter d’entrer dans les détails.

Synonyms

gloss over

brush oververb

To deal with or treat something in a superficial or cursory manner.

The manager decided to brush over the minor issues during the meeting to focus on the main agenda.