brush over



brush over someone or something

Fig. to deal lightly with an important person or matter; to just barely mention someone or something. I want to hear more. You only brushed over the part I was interested in. You only brushed over the bit about your girlfriend. Tell us more about her.
See also: brush

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Bampton['bæmptən]
Micaiahmie-KAY-ə (English), mi-KIE-ə (English)Biblical
Rosabel-English (Rare)
Aristidesah-ree-STEE-dhes (Spanish), ə-reesh-TEE-dəsh (Portuguese), ə-reesh-CHEE-jəsh (Brazilian Portuguese)Ancient Greek (Latinized), Spanish, Portuguese
Urbanaoor-BAH-nahItalian
Hurley['hə:li]