turn a deaf ear
US /tɜrn ə dɛf ɪr/
UK /tɜrn ə dɛf ɪr/
1.
to ignore someone or something, especially a request or warning
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He always turns a deaf ear to his parents' advice.
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The government turned a deaf ear to the public's protests.
to ignore someone or something, especially a request or warning