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Old 03-Sep-2007, 02:48
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Default To fall on deaf ears
Q: What does it mean to fall on deaf ears?
A: It means that the person responds as if deaf. Example:
She doesn't pay attention to anything I say. Everything I say to her falls on deaf ears.
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