sweep aside
The phrase "sweep aside" often conveys a sense of dismissing or removing something with ease or decisiveness.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To ignore or dismiss something as unimportant.
Example
- They swept his concerns aside and continued with their plan.
- Her suggestions were swept aside without any consideration.
B2General
(idiomatic)To remove or eliminate something completely, often with force.
Example
- The new policy swept aside old regulations.
- He swept aside all obstacles to achieve his goal.
B1Physical
To push or brush something out of the way.
Example
- She swept aside the clutter on the desk.
- He swept aside the fallen leaves with a broom.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sweep aside":
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