Question 54
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the phrasal verb "brush aside", as in "He brushed aside the warning".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
To brush aside a warning is to refuse to consider it seriously.
Worth noting
Take seriously is the opposite.
- Concept
- The meaning of the phrasal verb "brush aside"
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