listens with half an ear

A form of listen with half an ear — To listen distractedly, without paying attention.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of listen with half an ear
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “listens with half an ear,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/listens%20with%20half%20an%20ear.

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