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damn the torpedoesUsed to dismiss the risks of a dangerous action.Rate it:

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drop the pilotTo dismiss an expert adviser. A classic example was the dismissal of the German Chancellor, Bismarck, by Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1891.Rate it:

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hand someone his hatTo require someone to depart; to dismiss someone.Rate it:

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I can't hear you over the sound ofSaid to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.Rate it:

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talk to the handUsed usually sarcastically to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that the speaker (or writer) is not prepared to hear (or read) anything further that the other person has to say (or write). It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.Rate it:

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let goTo dismiss from employment.Rate it:

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throw outTo dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.Rate it:

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count outTo exclude; to dismiss from participation or eligibility.Rate it:

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laugh out of courtTo dismiss as silly something presented with genuine conviction or treated seriously.Rate it:

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brush asideTo disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.Rate it:

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concilium indicere, habere, dimittereto fix the day for, to hold, to dismiss a meeting.Rate it:

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cool story broUsed to dismiss a comment perceived as boring or pointless, or an anecdote etc. that is not true.Rate it:

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dimittere senatumto dismiss the senate.Rate it:

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explain awayTo dismiss or minimize by explanation.Rate it:

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get bentUsed to dismiss a person or what they are saying, and end the conversation.Rate it:

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give someone the bootTo fire, to sack, to dismiss.Rate it:

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give the bootTo fire, to sack, to dismiss.Rate it:

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go to sleepAn expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.Rate it:

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kick off the teamIn sports, to dismiss an athlete from a team, usually for misconduct, poor academic performance or other offenses.Rate it:

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kick to the curbto dismiss or reject in a humiliating manner.Rate it:

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kiss offto dismiss casuallyRate it:

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let someone goTo dismiss someone from an employment position or a relationship.Rate it:

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mettre (quelqu'un) à pied(fam.) To dismiss (a functionary); To deprive a cabman of his licence.Rate it:

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pour cold water onTo belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.Rate it:

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que medaused to dismiss a threatRate it:

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send awayTo dismiss from one's presence.Rate it:

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send offdismiss from playRate it:

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send someone packingTo expel, eject, or dismiss someone; to send away, chase off, or force out.Rate it:

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show somebody the doorTo dismiss or reject; to exclude someone who was formerly included.Rate it:

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show someone the doorTo dismiss or reject; to exclude someone who was formerly included.Rate it:

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skittle outTo dismiss quickly.Rate it:

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think nothing of itA polite way to dismiss thanks as unnecessaryRate it:

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throw cold water onTo belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.Rate it:

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tractor outTo dismiss while replacing manual labour with tractors.Rate it:

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tune you out!Disregard, Ignore, Leave, 'Turn You Off!', Abandon, Isolate, Turn Away, Terminate, Go Away from, Reject, Dismiss, Divorce:Rate it:

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wave awayTo reject or dismiss with a hand gesture.Rate it:

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write him offDismiss, Pay No Attention, Ignore, Bypass, "Relegate To Recycle Bin",Rate it:

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