Definition of Shrug off
Shrug off
Shrug·off
Definition/Meaning
(verb phrase)
To dismiss or ignore something as unimportant.
e.g. She tried to shrug off the criticism, but it still bothered her.
(verb phrase)
to underestimate something and treat it as less important, to brush it off;
e.g. I try shrug off negative comments and keep my head up.
(verb phrase)
to take off an article of clothing by wriggling out of it;
e.g. She started to shrug off her jacket as soon as she entered the building.
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