push something out of your mind (also push something to the back of your mind) to try not to think about something, especially something bad or worrying 把某物抛在脑后,忘记〔不愉快的事情〕 He pushed the thought out of his mind and tried to concentrate. 他把那种念头抛诸脑后,尽量集中注意力。
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