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Shrug off Meaning in English

expression

ˈʃɹəɡ/ /ˈɔf
SHRUG-awf
ʃɹˈʌɡ/ /ˈɒf
shRUG-of

التعريف

To ignore something or treat it as not important, especially criticism, problems, or opinions from others.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal and often used when someone dismisses criticism, worries, or minor problems. Common collocations: 'shrug off criticism', 'shrug off a mistake', 'shrug off concerns'. Suggests a casual, sometimes even careless attitude.

جمل نموذجية

He tried to shrug off the mistake and moved on.

basic

She quickly shrugged off the rumors about her.

basic

They shrugged off the cold weather and went for a walk.

basic

Don't just shrug off his advice—he knows what he's talking about.

natural

I tried to shrug off the criticism, but it still bothered me.

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Sometimes you have to shrug off little setbacks and keep going.

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