Sweep aside
verb
To reject or stop thinking about something or someone, often quickly and without thinking carefully.
He was so determined to get the job done, he just swept aside all our objections.
Often appears as...
- sweep aside objections
- sweep aside rules
verb
To easily defeat an opponent or a challenge.
Their team was swiftly swept aside in the first round of the tournament.
Often appears as...
- swept aside the opponent
- swept aside the competition
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To clear or clean something by brushing it with a sweep or a swift movement.
She quickly swept aside the debris
Often appears as...
- swept aside the debris
- swept aside the dust
verb
To reject or stop thinking about something or someone, often quickly and without thinking carefully.
He was so determined to get the job done, he just swept aside all our objections.
Often appears as...
- sweep aside objections
- sweep aside rules
verb
To easily defeat an opponent or a challenge.
Their team was swiftly swept aside in the first round of the tournament.
Often appears as...
- swept aside the opponent
- swept aside the competition
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To clear or clean something by brushing it with a sweep or a swift movement.
She quickly swept aside the debris
Often appears as...
- swept aside the debris
- swept aside the dust
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Dismissal
Use 'sweep aside' to express rapid rejection without much thought or consideration.
The editor swept aside the new writer's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Negativity
This phrase can sound dismissive and negative if used in personal contexts, as it implies lack of care.
He swept aside her concerns as if they didn't matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Can indicate someone in power ignoring subordinates or rules, context shows if it's seen as positive or negative.
The CEO swept aside the board's recommendations.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Dismissal
Use 'sweep aside' to express rapid rejection without much thought or consideration.
The editor swept aside the new writer's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Negativity
This phrase can sound dismissive and negative if used in personal contexts, as it implies lack of care.
He swept aside her concerns as if they didn't matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Can indicate someone in power ignoring subordinates or rules, context shows if it's seen as positive or negative.
The CEO swept aside the board's recommendations.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick Dismissal
Use 'sweep aside' to express rapid rejection without much thought or consideration.
The editor swept aside the new writer's ideas.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Negativity
This phrase can sound dismissive and negative if used in personal contexts, as it implies lack of care.
He swept aside her concerns as if they didn't matter.
Pro Tip 3/3Power Dynamics
Can indicate someone in power ignoring subordinates or rules, context shows if it's seen as positive or negative.
The CEO swept aside the board's recommendations.
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