English / phrasal verb
brush off
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To reject, rebuff, or casually dismiss a person, criticism, or minor injury.
In context
01
The port authority attempted to brush off marine scientists demanding a public probe into chemical dumping.
02
Experienced divers usually brush off superficial coral scrapes and continue with substrate monitoring.
Synonyms
rebuff,snub,shrug off
Antonyms
heed,acknowledge,welcome
Collocations
brush off inquiries,brush off criticism,brush off minor injuries