not pay (someone) any mind

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: to not give attention to (someone) : to ignore (someone)

Don't pay him any mind.

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Coaches trying to save jobs traditionally do what’s in their best interests and not pay any mind to securing a mid-round compensatory pick. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

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“Not pay (someone) any mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20pay%20%28someone%29%20any%20mind. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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