Shrug off

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɹəɡ ˈɔf/

Shrug off (verb)

  1. To treat something unpleasant as not important, so you do not feel worried or upset about it.
  2. To get rid of something unwanted or difficult, especially by moving it away or dealing with it fast.
  3. To recover from an illness or bad effect so it no longer affects you.

Examples

  • She shrugged off the criticism and kept working.
  • He shrugged off the bad news and smiled.