Shrug Off (Verb)
Meaning
Minimize the importance of, brush aside; "Jane shrugged off the news that her stock had fallen 3 points".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She brushed aside her competitor's remark, shrugging off the veiled insult.
- The politician attempted to shrug off the scandal, but it only fueled public outrage.
- He shrugged off the minor injury and continued to play the game.
- The critics' harsh reviews caused some damage, but the artist managed to shrug off the negative feedback.
- After being rebuffed by a few potential clients, the entrepreneur learned to shrug off the disappointment and move forward.