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wave aside

idiom
Meaning

To dismiss something without paying much attention to it; to decide something is too unimportant or unnecessary to respond to


Examples
SIMPLE

He waved aside my concerns about the rain.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager waved aside the team's complaints, insisting that the new project deadline was final.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting evidence presented by his advisors, the king simply waved aside their warnings, confident that his own judgment remained superior to their cautious advice.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all kidding aside

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

  2. 02

    brush aside

    To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.

  3. 03

    cast aside

    Synonym of discard.

  4. 04

    catch a wave

    To derive benefit from a fortunate opportunity; to experience a sudden increase in energy or luck.

  5. 05

    heat wave

    A period of exceptionally hot weather.

  6. 06

    ride the crest of the wave

    To go through a period of maximal prosperity.

  7. 07

    ride the wave

    To take advantage of a profitable period.

  8. 08

    sweep aside

    To overcome an obstacle with little effort.

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