| 释义 |
give someone the brushoff give (someone) the brush-offTo reject, snub, ignore, or rebuff someone. I thought Rebecca was a good friend until she gave me the brush-off at a party last weekend. Teachers have accused local politicians of giving them the brush-off regarding proposed cuts to pensions and school funding.See also: givegive someone the brushoff tv. to repel someone; to ignore someone. (see also brushoff.) The manager gave her the brushoff when she asked for a raise. See also: brushoff, give, someone |