What does brush off mean?
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brush off
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Princeton's WordNet
brush-offverb
a curt or disdainful rejection
dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignoreverb
bar from attention or consideration
"She dismissed his advances"
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brush offverb
To remove something with a brush.
brush offverb
To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant.
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brush off
To brush off means to dismiss someone or something in a manner that seems careless or indifferent. It refers to ignoring, avoiding or not taking something into serious consideration. This could be applied for people, comments, ideas, or possible problems. It often carries a negative connotation, as it can imply a lack of respect or concern.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of brush off in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of brush off in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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