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brushing over

/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ ˈəʊvə/

/ˈbrʌʃɪŋ ˈoʊvər/

brush oververb

brushing over

ing-form

brushed over

Past Simple

brushed over

Past Participle

brushing over

ing-form

/brʌʃ ˈəʊvə/

/brʌʃ ˈoʊvər/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

gloss over