go in one ear and out the other

Shreya says she "refuses to process" the comparisons, saying they go "in one ear and out the other".

“With some guys it would go in one ear and out the other. I’d tell guys, `Make sure to take your playbook home and study.’

The veteran defensive tackle insists he lets any criticism go in one ear and out the other.

“He can shake my hand and say, ‘I’m here to help you,’ ” he said, “and it’ll go in one ear and out the other.”

I’ve tried the logical conversations, which go in one ear and out the other, and we’re right back at asking 14 times a day.