laugh off

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Verb laugh off has 1 sense

laugh off, laugh away - deal with a problem by laughing or pretending to be amused by it; "She laughs away all these problems"
--₁ is one way to dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore
Sample sentence:
Somebody ----s something

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Term: laugh off

Description:

Laugh off is a phrasal verb that is used when someone dismisses or treats a situation or comment as if it were funny or unimportant, usually in order to avoid dealing with it seriously.

Senses and Usages:

1. Dismiss with laughter:

When something is laughed off, it means it is not taken seriously or considered significant.

Example sentence: "Despite the criticism, she managed to laugh off the negative reviews and continue pursuing her dreams."

2. Pretend it's funny:

Laughing off can also be used when someone finds a comment offensive, but responds with laughter to minimize the impact or confrontation.

Example sentence: "He made a mean-spirited joke about her, but she decided to laugh it off instead of starting an argument."

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