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falls on deaf ears |
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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. |
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When you try to explain to them (the inspectors) that you can't do it that way, or someone will get hurt" it falls on deaf ears. He is exasperated, though, that much of this information, in his opinion, falls on deaf ears. Telecommuting project falls on deaf ears as businesses are slow to sign up workers |
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