What does "Pay attention" mean?
focus one's mind on
"Pay attention" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
If I get elected, I'll go to all the union meetings, actually pay attention, and most importantly, I'll bring back party sub leftovers.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E6
No one's paying attention.
— Emily in Paris S1E6
If you can't pay attention, I will help you.
— Encanto
Rachel: Okay, so do you want to pay attention or do you want to die?!
— Friends S7E3
Yes. Pay attention.
— Frozen 1
PEOPLE, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION.
— Gilmore Girls S1E10
SO THAT'S YOUR SIDE OF THIS, THAT I DIDN'T PAY YOU ENOUGH ATTENTION?
— Grey's Anatomy S2E2
Nobody even pays attention.
— How I Met Your Mother S2E14
"Pay attention" in TV shows & movies
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