pay attention

Idioms

Heed, be attentive to, as in Now pay attention to these instructions. [Second half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

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Only a few years before, he recalled, he’d had to plead with the Pentagon to pay attention.

From Salon

I try to pay attention as he teaches me stretches that might help, but I don’t have time to take a week off.

From Literature

When markets are very soft it is wise to pay attention to stocks that buck the fragile trend.

From Barron's

Investors should pay attention to recall numbers—as long as they don’t overreact.

From Barron's

But everyone should pay attention to the cost.

From Barron's

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