Not really. I usually see it used more as "I think you're an idiot, but don't want to bother explaining why, so let's talk about / do something else instead."
I believe the most appropriate corresponding expression is that the disagreement is "swept under the rug".
Once again, here's the new thread for posting quotes, with the usual rules:
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