Pronunciation: /brʌʃ ɒf/
noun a dismissive or casual attitude towards something or someone
A1 I saw him give a quick brush off to the dust on his jacket.
A2 She used a brush off to remove the crumbs from the table.
B1 The manager's brush off of the customer's complaint was not well-received.
B2 Her casual brush off of his advances left him feeling rejected.
C1 The politician's brush off of the reporter's question only fueled more speculation.
C2 The CEO's brush off of the concerns raised by the employees led to a decrease in morale.
verb to dismiss or ignore someone or something
A1 She brushed off the crumbs from her shirt.
A2 He tends to brush off criticism and never takes it seriously.
B1 The manager brushed off the customer's complaints, not realizing the seriousness of the issue.
B2 She tried to brush off the rumors about her personal life, but they continued to spread.
C1 Despite his success, he never brushes off the importance of hard work and dedication.
C2 The politician tried to brush off the scandal, but it ultimately led to his downfall.
formal She tried to brush off the criticism by focusing on the positive aspects of her work.
informal He always tries to brush off any negative comments about his favorite sports team.
slang Don't brush off my invitation to the party, it's going to be a blast!
figurative It's not easy to brush off years of resentment and hurt feelings.
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