South Africa brushed ___________ the threat of tougher economic sanctions.
Correct answer: B. off
- A. of
- B. off
- C. down
- D. about
Explanation
To brush off a threat means to dismiss it or treat it as unimportant. “Brush down” means clean or smooth something, so it does not fit this context.
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