brush aside

• Etwas ablehnen, ignorieren oder als unwichtig bzw. unbedeutend behandeln, oft indem man sich weigert, es ernst zu nehmen.

To dismiss, ignore, or treat something as unimportant or trivial, often by refusing to consider it seriously.

1. Dismiss or ignoreB2informal

   To refuse to consider something seriously or to treat it as unimportant.

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   • He brushed aside my concerns about the budget.
   • She brushed aside the criticism and continued with her work.
   • The manager brushed aside the suggestion without discussion.