Comportement et Approche - Ne pas faire attention

Maîtrisez les expressions anglaises qui se rapportent au fait de ne pas prêter attention, comme "asleep at the wheel" et "brown study".

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to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

Ex: Cassandra 's love was the only thing that kept my mind off this condition of mine .

brown study [nom]

rêverie profonde

Ex: During the lecture , I found myself in a brown study , thinking about unrelated matters instead of paying attention .

Pendant la conférence, je me suis retrouvé dans une rêverie profonde, pensant à des choses sans rapport au lieu de prêter attention.

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Ex: Can you give my paper a once-over ?

said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: Come on, your watch is right here, Liz! If it was a snake, it would've bit you!

XYZ [phrase]

used to tell someone that the zipper of their pants is open

Ex: At the Fourth of July barbecue, my uncle used 'XYZ' as a discreet way to let me know my zipper was down, saving me from any embarrassment.

(head|) in the clouds [Phrase]

used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical

Ex: John is a dreamer with his head in the clouds .

asleep at the wheel [Phrase]

not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences

Ex: Let 's hope the regulators are not asleep at the wheel .

Comportement et Approche
Prévoyance & Prudence	Réaction excessive	Tact	Être diplomate
Improvisation & Compromis	Se comporter poliment	Manque de soin ou de considération	Sans soin ni pensée
Réagir ou Exiger	Réponses conversationnelles	Montrer de la surprise	Payer ou Attirer l'Attention
Ne pas faire attention	Comportement offensant	Réaction et réponse	Jalousie & Compétition
Traitement dur et strict