brush aside
dismiss (figurative)
to refuse to consider something seriously, especially someone’s opinion, suggestion, or concern, by treating it as unimportant or irrelevant
The manager brushed aside all our suggestions without even listening.
"brush" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "brush" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
brush
aside
brush asideto refuse to consider something seriously, especially someone’s opinion, suggestion, or concern, by treating it as unimportant or irrelevantThe manager brushed aside all our suggestions without even listening.
off
brush offTo ignore someone or something, or to refuse to take them seriously.When I tried to talk to my manager about the problem, she just brushed me off.
up on
brush up onTo quickly review or practice something you already learned, so you remember it better or become more skilled.I need to brush up on my Spanish before my trip to Mexico.
brush off
refuse to listen to someone or accept something
To ignore someone or something, or to refuse to take them seriously.
When I tried to talk to my manager about the problem, she just brushed me off.
brush up on
improve knowledge or skill
To quickly review or practice something you already learned, so you remember it better or become more skilled.
I need to brush up on my Spanish before my trip to Mexico.