Meaning of 'In one ear and out the other'
What does the saying 'In one ear and out the other' mean?
Idiom: In one ear and out the other
Meaning:
If something goes in one ear and out the other, you forget it as soon as you've heard it because it was too complicated, boring etc.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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