Meaning of the word "fall on deaf ears" in English
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fall on deaf ears
US /fɔl ɑn dɛf ɪrz/
UK /fɔl ɑn dɛf ɪrz/
Idiom
1.
to be ignored or disregarded; to be heard but not acted upon
Example:
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His warnings about the financial crisis fell on deaf ears.
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The students' complaints about the unfair grading system fell on deaf ears.
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