pay attention to

idiom

: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.

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Queen Charlotte spends Season 3 sparring with and hunting down Lady Whistledown, while Lady Danbury nudges her to pay attention to the peerage, and in particular, Francesca. Kari Sonde, Time, 27 Jan. 2026 Avoid walking after the sun sets and temperatures drop, and pay attention to your dog’s body language. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 This, combined with Mars stepping into your subtle 12th house, reminds you to pay attention to the details. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026 Finally, pay attention to the overall upkeep of the home. Personal Finance, TheWeek, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay attention to

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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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