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Meanings of deaf ears in English

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Usage of deaf ears in English
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The also say their concerns are falling on deaf ears in government.
Reuters
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This, unfortunately, as far as we know, has fallen on deaf ears.
The South African
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Yet King's words live on-even as they fall on many deaf ears.
Ebony
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The spirit of wine sang in his glass but to deaf ears.
Merton of the Movies
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But I know my objections will continue to fall on deaf ears.
I am number four
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Its request afterwards for a similar deal has fallen on deaf ears.
Reuters
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I've said this many times but it largely falls on deaf ears.
The Guardian
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The hysterical protests against the irreverence of examination fell on deaf ears.
Notable Events of the Nineteenth Century / Great Deeds of Men an...
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But his warnings and entreaties seemed to find deaf ears in Hermon.
Arachne — Volume 03
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But Baltic calls for permanent NATO troops have fallen on deaf ears.
Reuters
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But by the close of February this appeal fell on deaf ears.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 2 of 2)
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But this is likely to fall on deaf ears in the markets.
Reuters
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But, as Nick Truebridge reports, those pleas are falling on deaf ears.
Radio NZ
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But the workers weren't moved -their pleas falling on deaf ears.
The South African
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Speaking to the camera, Blaze worries her advice fell on deaf ears.
News.com.au
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I am unknown here, and my words would fall on deaf ears.
The Wheel O' Fortune
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South Africa
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Australia
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New Zealand
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