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to brush off
[phrase form: brush]
01
avfärda, strunta i
to casually ignore something or someone
Example
The professor brushed off the student's question during the lecture.
They often brush criticism off, preferring to focus on positive feedback.
Instead of addressing the issue, he chose to brush it off, causing further problems.
02
borsta av, skaka av
to use a brush or one's hand to clear something
Example
She could n't brush off the thick layer of snow on her car.
The workers had to carefully brush off the dust in the old library.
It was challenging to brush off the ash after the volcanic eruption.
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