Sweep aside Meaning in English
expression
ˈswip/ /əˈsaɪd
SWEEP uh-SYD
swˈiːp/ /ɐsˈaɪd
SWEEP uh-SYD
Definition
To quickly ignore, reject, or treat something as unimportant, often without serious consideration.
Usage & Nuances
This is usually used in a figurative way, not for literally moving objects. Commonly followed by words like 'concerns', 'objections', or 'differences'. Suggests a dismissive or somewhat forceful attitude. Often found in news, politics, or discussions about ignoring criticism.
Spanish: descartar - ignorar - dejar de ladoPortuguese (BR): deixar de lado - ignorarPortuguese (PT): deixar de parte - ignorarChinese (Simplified): 忽视 - 不理会 - 摒弃Chinese (Traditional): 忽視 - 不理會 - 摒棄Hindi: नज़रअंदाज करना - किनारे कर देनाArabic: يتجاهل - يطرح جانبًاBengali: উপেক্ষা করা - প্রত্যাখ্যান করাRussian: отмахнуться - отброситьJapanese: 無視する - 退けるVietnamese: phớt lờ - bác bỏKorean: 일축하다 - 무시하다Turkish: görmezden gelmek - bir kenara itmekUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - مسترد کرناIndonesian: mengabaikan - menyingkirkan
Example Sentences
The manager swept aside the workers' complaints.
basic
She swept aside her fears and tried again.
basic
The teacher swept aside the objection and continued the lesson.
basic
He just swept aside any doubts and went for it.
natural
Politicians often sweep aside important issues during debates.
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I tried to talk, but my concerns were just swept aside.
natural