Grammar fix
brush aside
dismiss (figurative)
to refuse to consider something seriously, especially someone’s opinion, suggestion, or concern, by treating it as unimportant or irrelevant
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- The manager brushed aside all our suggestions without even listening.communication
- Some politicians tend to brush aside public criticism, which can lead to a lack of trust in government.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: brush aside + noun (idea/concern/suggestion/criticism)
WrongHe brushed aside of their concerns.
RightHe brushed aside their concerns.
Takes the object directly — no 'of'.
Patternbrush aside + noun (idea/concern/suggestion/criticism)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Peremptorily disregarded as inconsequential' is formal; 'brush aside' is the natural verb.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
brush aside + objectionconcernsobjectionscriticismquestions
Don't confuse it
Unlike the literal meaning of 'brush aside' (to physically move something out of the way), this sense is figurative and refers to dismissing ideas or concerns, not objects.