pays no mind
Tunes it out
Pays no mind means to deliberately ignore or disregard something or someone: She pays no mind to the gossip.
The phrase suggests conscious dismissal rather than mere inattention—you're aware of the thing but choose not to let it affect you.
Often appears as advice: Pay him no mind, he's just trying to get a reaction.
- brush offDismissive rejection of someone
- cold shoulderIntentional dismissive treatment
- tune outDeliberately stop attending
- turn a deaf earIntentionally refuse to listen
- inattentionLack of focus
neglect · look the other way · indifference · couldn't care less · avoidance · distraction · space out · overlook · unconcern · zoning out · blank stare · disregard · dismiss · apathy · water off a duck's back · forgetfulness · absent-mindedness · aloofness
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Focuses awareness deliberately
heeds · takes notice · attends to · takes heed · takes into account
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Pays attention to
acts on · takes heed · follows · obeys · acknowledges
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