Pronunciation: /brʌʃ ˈoʊvər/
noun a tool with bristles or other filaments used for cleaning, grooming, painting, etc.
A1 I use a brush over to paint my walls.
A2 She applied a brush over of varnish to protect the wood.
B1 The artist used a brush over technique to create a textured effect.
B2 The decorator gave the wall a brush over of fresh paint.
C1 The chef used a brush over of olive oil to enhance the flavor of the dish.
C2 The makeup artist applied a brush over of highlighter to the cheekbones.
verb to quickly or superficially deal with or ignore a topic or issue
A1 She quickly brushed over the details of the story.
A2 The teacher brushed over the difficult grammar rules during the lesson.
B1 The manager brushed over the budget issues in the meeting.
B2 The speaker brushed over the controversial topic in his presentation.
C1 The politician tried to brush over the scandal during the press conference.
C2 The author skillfully brushed over the complex themes in his novel.
formal It is important not to brush over the details when conducting a thorough analysis.
informal Don't just brush over the instructions, make sure you understand them.
slang I tend to brush over my homework because I'm lazy.
figurative She tried to brush over the fact that she had made a mistake, but it was obvious to everyone.
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