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Behavior & Approach - Not Paying Attention
Master English idioms that relate to not paying attention, like "asleep at the wheel" and "brown study".
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to get one's mind off something
[phrase]
to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant
brown study
[noun]
a state in which one is very deep in thought and not aware of one's surroundings
Ex: While waiting for the bus , he often slips into brown study, imagining distant places and adventures .
to examine a thing or person very quickly
Ex: When considering buying a used car , it 's essential give it a once-over to look for any visible issues or signs of wear and tear .
said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it
(head) in the clouds
[phrase]
used to say that a person is thinking about things that are unrealistic or impractical
Ex: The professor 's lectures are so abstract ; it 's like he has his in the clouds and does n't connect with the practical aspects of the subject .
asleep at the wheel
[phrase]
not paying attention or not doing one's job properly, often resulting in mistakes or negative consequences
Ex: The government has asleep at the wheel when it comes to addressing climate change , they have n't done enough to reduce carbon emissions .
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