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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌtɝn ə ˌdɛf ˈɪr/ · UK /ˌtɜːn ə ˌdef ˈɪə/
turn a deaf ear means: To refuse to listen to someone or pay attention to what they say.
verb
To refuse to listen to someone or pay attention to what they say.
- He turned a deaf ear to my advice.
- The company keeps turning a deaf ear to customer complaints.
- Will the government turn a deaf ear to these warnings?
Questions about turn a deaf ear
What does turn a deaf ear mean?
To refuse to listen to someone or pay attention to what they say.
What is turn a deaf ear in other languages?
Türkçe: kulak asmamak · Español: hacer oídos sordos · Français: faire la sourde oreille · Deutsch: weghören · Italiano: fare orecchie da mercante · 日本語: 聞く耳を持たない
How do you pronounce turn a deaf ear?
In American English /ˌtɝn ə ˌdɛf ˈɪr/; in British English /ˌtɜːn ə ˌdef ˈɪə/.
How do you use turn a deaf ear in a sentence?
He turned a deaf ear to my advice. The company keeps turning a deaf ear to customer complaints.
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