brush over someone or something

brush over someone or something
brush over someone or something
Fig. to deal lightly with an important person or matter; to just barely mention someone or something. •

I want to hear more. You only brushed over the part I was interested in.

You only brushed over the bit about your girlfriend. Tell us more about her.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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