listen with half an ear

Verb

Meaning

listen with half an ear (third-person singular simple present listens with half an ear, present participle listening with half an ear, simple past and past participle listened with half an ear)

(figuratively) To listen distractedly, without paying attention.

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Close letter words and terms

listen to the end listen up listen with both ears listen without interrupting listenability listenable