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brush off

/brʌʃ ɒf/

/brʌʃ ɔf/

brush offverb

brushed off

Past Simple

brushed off

Past Participle

brushing off

Gerund

/brʌʃ ɒf/

/brʌʃ ɔf/

Traductions

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.

Traductions supplémentaires

rejeterAu sens de ne pas prendre en considération, surtout dans un registre courant.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

turn away