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置之不理 (zhì zhī bù lǐ)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To completely ignore someone or something; to pay no attention and leave it aside.

Definition (中文解释)

之代词,它;理理睬。放在一边,不理不睬。

Derivation (典故出处)

清·黄小配《廿载繁华梦》第十六回各人听了,反不以为是,就有说他是嫌钱多的,又有说他是愿贫不愿富的,邓仪卿种种置之不理而已。”

Example (造句示例)

She tried to warn him about the danger, but he placed the advice aside and ignored it completely.