TURN A DEAF EAR TO


Meaning of TURN A DEAF EAR TO in English

{v. phr.} To pretend not to hear; refuse to hear; not pay attention. * /Mary turned a deaf ear to Lois's asking to ride her bicycle./ * /The teacher turned a deaf ear to Bob's excuse./ Compare: COLD SHOULDER.

Dictionary of English idioms .      Словарь английских идиом.