falls on deaf ears



something falls on deaf ears

a statement, opinion, or suggestion is ignored Jennifer suggested that Harold should get a job, but of course her advice fell on deaf ears.
See also: deaf, ear, fall, on

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Emanuele-MAH-nuw-el (German)Romanian, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Czech, Croatian
Otto['ɔtəu]
Minervami-NUR-və (English)Roman Mythology, English
DarÍOdah-REE-oSpanish
ShriSHREEHinduism
PÀL-Scottish