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in one ear

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial in one ear has 1 sense
  1. monaurally, to one ear, in one ear - in a monaural manner; "the stimuli were presented monaurally"

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Term: In One Ear

Description:

The phrase "in one ear" refers to not paying attention or disregarding information that is being heard. It is commonly used to describe situations where someone hears something, but quickly forgets or ignores it without processing or understanding the message.

Sense 1: Disregarding Information

Part of Speech: Idiom

When used as an idiom, "in one ear" indicates that information received through hearing is dismissed or ignored without consideration or understanding.

Example Sentence:
She told him the instructions, but it went in one ear and out the other.

Sense 2: Poor Listening or Retention

Part of Speech: Phrase

"In one ear" can also refer to someone's inability to listen attentively or retain information effectively.

Example Sentence:
He's a terrible student. Everything the teacher says goes in one ear and then he forgets it immediately.

Sense 3: Unfazed or Unaffected

Part of Speech: Phrase

Used in this sense, "in one ear" portrays a person's indifference or lack of reaction to what others are saying.

Example Sentence:
Despite all the criticism, he just smiles and lets it go in one ear.

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