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    wave away

    US /weɪv əˈweɪ/

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    UK /weɪv əˈweɪ/

    B2
    phr.v.Move hand to dismiss or ignore someone or something.
    She waved away the flies buzzing near her face.

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    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • So researchers were able to sort of hand wave away the fuzziness of those results, for a while.

      So researchers were able to sort of hand wave away the fuzziness of those results, for a while.

    B2

    You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.

    14:26You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.
    • Leo would wave away reputable studies, just echoing the podcast host, saying things like you have to look at who funds them.

      Leo would wave away reputable studies, just echoing the podcast host, saying things like you have to look at who funds them.

    • Leo would wave away reputable studies just echoing the podcast host, saying things like, "You have to look at who funds them." He wasn't really debating anymore.

      Leo would wave away reputable studies just echoing the podcast host, saying things like, "You have to look at who funds them." He wasn't really debating anymore.

    B1

    Disney Medley - Peter Hollens & Alex G

    05:38Disney Medley - Peter Hollens & Alex G
    • Up on the shore there were calm days, out in the sun there's wave away.

      Up on the shore there were calm days, out in the sun there's wave away.

    B1