“Fall on deaf ears”
Definição
To be ignored or not listened to.
Exemplos
Examples
“Our warnings fell on deaf ears.”
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Our warnings fell on deaf ears.
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- What does "Fall on deaf ears" mean?
- "Fall on deaf ears" means to be ignored or not listened to.
- How do you use "Fall on deaf ears" in a sentence?
- Example: "Our warnings fell on deaf ears."
- Should I interpret "Fall on deaf ears" word for word?
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