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brush aside

vb. 1 (context idiomatic English) To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant. 2 (context idiomatic English) To defeat with ease.

WordNet
brush aside

v. bar from attention or consideration; "She dismissed his advances" [syn: dismiss, disregard, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore]

Usage examples of "brush aside".

When he had finally created enough wealth the Emperor tossed the brush aside and threw himself onto the stones.

Moving the leafless brush aside, she saw a half-grown rabbit lying on its side.

She's focused on the baby and her work and has always been one to brush aside anything that interfered with her concentration.

He had made light of the caution, trying to brush aside her concern-even while admitting to her that she was right.

Tanis looked up to see Sturm pulling the brush aside and entering the cave, half-carrying Flint, who stumbled along on unsteady feet.

It was snowing outside the cave, blocking the entrance, but when she pushed the brush aside and stepped out, it was spring.

Setting the brush aside, he began to gently untangle her shining hair from the buttons.

Should the full power of the Valheru rise up in Tomas untempered, he would be able to brush aside our protective magic much as you would a bothersome twig barring your way upon the trail.

He didn't slow when he neared the cave, but merely ripped the brush aside and walked straight in.

Or worse, she realized, like a comfortable mistress a man could take or brush aside at his whim.