Shrug off Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃɹəɡ/ /ˈɔf
SHRUG-awf
ʃɹˈʌɡ/ /ˈɒf
shRUG-of
Definición
To ignore something or treat it as not important, especially criticism, problems, or opinions from others.
Uso & Matices
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.
Spanish: ignorar - quitar importanciaPortuguese (BR): ignorar - desprezarPortuguese (PT): ignorar - desprezarChinese (Simplified): 对...满不在乎 - 不理会Chinese (Traditional): 對...滿不在乎 - 不理會Hindi: नज़रअंदाज़ करना - टाल देनाArabic: يتجاهل - يقلل من شأنBengali: উপেক্ষা করা - না ভাবাRussian: проигнорировать - отмахнутьсяJapanese: 気にしない - 無視するVietnamese: phớt lờ - bỏ quaKorean: 무시하다 - 대수롭지 않게 여기다Turkish: aldırmamak - umursamamakUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - اہمیت نہ دیناIndonesian: phớt lờ - bỏ ngoài tai
Oraciones de Ejemplo
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.
natural
Sometimes you have to shrug off little setbacks and keep going.
natural