shrug off

Definition

To ignore or disregard; to be indifferent to.

Example Sentences

• "He shrugged off the insults and proceeded despite them."
• "Manchester United shrugged off injuries to Phil Jones and Ashley Young to thrash a lifeless Fulham side."
• ""I... don't understand." "I assume he doesn't, either, and were you anyone else, he would shrug it off. He, however, is your father. His default response is protective concern, and he doesn't understand why you transform. Lacking understanding, he is burdened by questions.""