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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
Tendaji-Eastern African, Swahili
IndahEEN-dahIndonesian
EerikaE:-ree-kahFinnish
LeslieLEZ-lee, LES-leeEnglish
Lorelle-English (Rare)
Ansovald-Ancient Germanic
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