English Expression · Intermediate
brush by
To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them
Pronunciation: say brush by
Meaning
To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them.
Example
The production manager brushed by me on the stairs. He seemed to be in a real hurry.
The production manager brushed by me on the stairs. He seemed to be in a real hurry.
Practice tips
- Practice brush by out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.