push to the back of your mind

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to try to forget about sth unpleasant

   'Lying' is a harsh word. Maybe she pushed it to the back of her mind.

In the movies · 1

• 'Lying' is a harsh word. Maybe she pushed it to the back of her mind.Downton Abbey: A New Era2022

Learn it in full scenes

• Downton Abbey: A New Era2022
  • Violet Gives Sybbie a French Villa
  • Jack Barber Pitches Filming at Downton
  • Hollywood Comes to Downton

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