1. turn a deaf ear - Verb
2. turn a deaf ear - Phrase
turn a deaf ear (third-person singular simple present turns a deaf ear, present participle turning a deaf ear, simple past and past participle turned a deaf ear)
(figuratively, transitive with to) To refuse to listen to something.
They turned a deaf ear to her entreaties.
I ask you: turn a deaf ear to the special interests. Let politics stand down for a while. don't waste anytime thinking about future elections until we've done our jobs here. Bob Riley
Pray for revenge, and God will turn a deaf ear. Russian Proverb
Because apart from the moments of excellence left behind daily by Brazil 2014, the negative moments are mounting, while FIFA's barons turn a deaf ear. Source: Internet
Greig Laidlaw had to turn a deaf ear to the Italian tannoy blast to ensure Scotland's Six Nations did not end on a sour note. Source: Internet
Despite this backlash and uncertainty, Antifa is going to do what every radical organization does: turn a deaf ear to any reasonable advice and continue on its insane path of violence and unconstructive action. Source: Internet
The Filipino people and concerned government authorities should not turn a deaf ear to the calls of EcoWaste Coalition, UNIDO and other environment-advocate groups. Source: Internet