shrug something off

Related to word: shrug

片語動詞

Definition (dismiss)

  1. to regard something as unimportant or dismiss it as not a concern

    • She shrugged off those negative comments with ease.

    • Even when they criticized his decision, he shrugged it off completely.

    • After failing, he learned to shrug it off and move on effortlessly.

Definition (remove)

  1. to eliminate something undesirable that you wish to be free from

    • For his peace of mind, he decided to shrug off those unpleasant memories.

    • She worked hard to shrug off the anxieties that had been plaguing her, trying to live a happier life.

    • The experience of bullying made him determined to shrug off those painful times.