Meaning of the word "turn a deaf ear" in English

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turn a deaf ear

US /tɜrn ə dɛf ɪr/
UK /tɜːn ə dɛf ɪə/
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Idiom

to ignore someone or something, especially a request or warning

Example:
He always turns a deaf ear to his parents' advice.
The government turned a deaf ear to the public's protests.