brush aside
1 of 1verb/brʌʃ əsaɪd/
Forms:brushes aside,brushing aside,brushed aside,brushed aside
1
to ignore something without giving it much thought or consideration
transitive- They brushed aside the outdated policies and implemented new strategies.
- The CEO brushed aside the rumors about the company's financial troubles.
- The politician tried to brush aside the allegations against him.
- Please don't brush the issue aside; it needs careful consideration.
- She brushed the suggestion aside without even listening.