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
Uriahyoo-RIE-ə (English)Biblical
LorrieLAWR-eeEnglish
Thekla-German (Rare), Greek (Rare), Late Greek
Baptista-Late Roman
Ipati-Russian (Rare)
JesÚShe-SOOSSpanish