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brush over

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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.
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Most people think of it as merely running a brush over the horse, picking its feet and leaving it at that.
I place the hair of the brush over the part where the paint is poured.
3) Make little circles with the brush over your teeth.
 
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