wave aside
To dismiss something without paying much attention to it; to decide something is too unimportant or unnecessary to respond to
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He waved aside my concerns about the rain.”
“The manager waved aside the team's complaints, insisting that the new project deadline was final.”
“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.”
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all kidding aside
Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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brush aside
To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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catch a wave
To derive benefit from a fortunate opportunity; to experience a sudden increase in energy or luck.
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heat wave
A period of exceptionally hot weather.
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make waves
To cause a disturbance.
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ride the crest of the wave
To go through a period of maximal prosperity.
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ride the wave
To take advantage of a profitable period.
Last updated August 10, 2026