tune out . tune out {v. phr.} To not listen to something. "How can you work in such a noisy environment?" Jane asked Sue. "Well, I simply tune it out," she answered. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion