受け流す

うけながす

to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade

Also written 受流す

Meaning

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to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

Example sentences

あいつにはまいったよ。どんなに厳しく怒っても、柳に風と受け流すだけだよ。

I don't know what to do with that guy. No matter how mad I get at him he just takes it in stride and pays no attention.