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brushing off

UK
/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ ɒf/
US
/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ ɔf/

Übersetzungen

brush offverb

brushing off

Gerundium

brushed off
Präteritum
brushed off
Partizip Perfekt
brushing off
Gerundium
UK
/brʌʃ ɒf/
US
/brʌʃ ɔf/
enleverAu sens de retirer de la poussière, des miettes ou une saleté en brossant ou en essuyant.
He brushed off the crumbs from his jacket before standing up.
Il a enlevé les miettes de sa veste avant de se lever.
écarterAu sens de repousser ou de congédier quelqu’un avec désinvolture.
She tried to discuss her concerns, but he just brushed her off.
Elle a essayé de parler de ses inquiétudes, mais il l’a simplement écartée.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
rejeterAu sens de ne pas prendre en considération, surtout dans un registre courant.
Synonyme
shun
turn away
rebuff
snub
ignore
dismiss

Definitionen

brush offverb
To dismiss or ignore someone or something in a casual or indifferent manner.
She tried to discuss her concerns, but he just brushed her off.
To remove something, such as dust or dirt, by sweeping or wiping with a brush or hand.
He brushed off the crumbs from his jacket before standing up.
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