to not pay attention to what is said
言われたことに注意を払わない (iwareta koto ni chuui o harawanai)
"Whatever I tell him goes in one ear and out the other."
"彼に何を言っても聞き流されてしまう。" (kare ni nani o itte mo kikinagasarete shimau)
to give up or quit
to explain something in a very clear and concise way
to devote time or space to something
make the best of your current situation
to rely on something when the first option fails
confused or not paying attention
