brush over

brush over

To mention something casually, offering few details. You can't just brush over the fact that you got engaged—tell me everything!See also: brush, over

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.See also: brush, over