How to Pronounce "brush off"
expression
ˈbɹəʃ/ /ˈɔf
BRUHSH-awf
bɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈɒf
brUSH-of
Definition
To quickly ignore or dismiss someone or something, often in a rude or careless way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹəʃ/ /ˈɔf
British English
bɹˈʌʃ/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRUHSH-awf
UK
brUSH-of
Listen in Context
He tried to talk to her, but she brushed off his question.
My boss brushed off my idea during the meeting.
Don't brush off your problems, talk about them.
She just brushed off all the criticism like it was nothing.