wave away
The idiom "wave away" often implies dismissing or rejecting something or someone with a simple gesture.
Definition
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(idiomatic)To dismiss or reject something or someone with a gesture, usually a wave of the hand.
Example
- She waved away his concerns with a flick of her hand.
- The manager waved away the suggestion without a second thought.
B2General
(idiomatic, figurative)To ignore or treat something as unimportant by making a dismissive gesture.
Example
- He waved away the criticism, focusing on his own goals.
- The team waved away the minor setbacks and continued with their project.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wave away":
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