earplugs in - You pretend you're wearing headphones so people think you're

You pretend you're wearing headphones so people think you're listening to your favorite song, but you're really blocking out the noise of the world.

I put on my imaginary headphones and blocked out my mom's voice.

I pretended I was listening to my favorite song so I didn't have to listen to my friend's story.

I put on my imaginary headphones and ignored my teacher's yelling.