give someone the brushoff



give someone the brushoff

tv. to repel someone; to ignore someone. (see also brushoff.) The manager gave her the brushoff when she asked for a raise.
See also: brushoff, give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Betsey['betsi]
Norbu-Tibetan, Bhutanese
Arcadiaahr-KAY-dee-ə (English)Various
MarshalMAHR-shəlEnglish
Nana (2)nah-nahJapanese
Jocelynezho-sə-LEENFrench