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Definition shrug off in British English

shrug off phrasal verb

[transitive]phrasal verb
1

to show that something does not worry or upset you

Example

They've clearly shrugged off the disappointment of last week's defeat.

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2

to deal with something easily and successfully

Example

She won't shrug off this latest attack quite so well.

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3

to remove clothes by shaking them off your body

Definition shrug off in British English