pay attention to

idiom

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

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Media companies and sports journalists should pay attention to Taylor and Spears. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Nov. 2025 There’s also a strenuous route that scrambles to the top of Bell; a very different experience, so pay attention to the signage. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025 The key to reducing these risks is to stay hydrated, pay attention to your body, and make adjustments. Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Nov. 2025 Make sure plants are well watered in autumn and pay attention to soil moisture during the winter months as evergreen plants can dry out from winter winds. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025 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 19 Nov. 2025.

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