brush off

/ˈbrʌʃˌɔf/
noun
  1. An act of dismissing or ignoring someone or something in a rude or abrupt way.
    • I tried to apologize, but all I got was a cold brush-off.
    • His request for help got a quick brush-off from the manager.
    • She gave him the brush-off when he asked for a date.
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