Practicing Success
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To fall on deaf ears |
To be paid attention To be ignored To be listened carefully To be aware of what is going on |
To be ignored |
The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to fall on deaf ears" is 2. To be ignored. This idiom means that someone's words or requests are not being listened to or taken seriously. It is often used to describe a situation where someone is trying to give advice or warning, but the other person is not paying attention or is not interested in what they have to say. The other options are incorrect.
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