go in one ear and out the other
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Shreya says she "refuses to process" the comparisons, saying they go "in one ear and out the other".
From BBC
“With some guys it would go in one ear and out the other. I’d tell guys, `Make sure to take your playbook home and study.’
From Los Angeles Times
The veteran defensive tackle insists he lets any criticism go in one ear and out the other.
From Seattle Times
“He can shake my hand and say, ‘I’m here to help you,’ ” he said, “and it’ll go in one ear and out the other.”
From Washington Post
I’ve tried the logical conversations, which go in one ear and out the other, and we’re right back at asking 14 times a day.
From Slate
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