brush aside

all kidding aside

Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.

broad brush

A style or approach that deals with something in very general, sweeping terms, without attention to fine details or subtle nuances.

brush by

To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them.

brush down

To straighten up one's clothes and to tidy up one's appearance.

brush off

To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant.

brush up

To review; to improve an existing but rusty or underdeveloped skill.

cast aside

Synonym of discard.

live over the brush

To cohabit without being married.