Tag Archives: in one ear and out the other

Not a typo.

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Confanity

NOT a typo. 馬の耳に風(Muma no mimi ni kaze;“Wind in a horse’s ear”) Definition: Ignoring something somebody has said, especially people’s opinions or criticism that you don’t want to bother with. “In one ear and out the other.” Breakdown: We begin … Continue reading →

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In one ear and then who cares?

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Confanity

[Insert tofu joke here] 馬耳東風 ba.ji.tou.fuu Literally: horse – ear – east – wind Alternately: When a person utterly fails to heed what others have to say. Opinions, criticism, and so on just go in one ear and out the … Continue reading →

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