What is the meaning of the phrase" turn

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

What is the meaning of the phrase" turn a deaf ear to"?

Options:

to do something amazing

to go on a rampage

to do something wrongly

refuse to listen

Correct Answer:

refuse to listen

Explanation:

The answer is (4) refuse to listen.

The other options are incorrect.

(1) to do something amazing does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Turn a deaf ear to is a negative phrase, while amazing is a positive word.
(2) to go on a rampage does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Turn a deaf ear to is a passive phrase, while going on a rampage is an active phrase.
(3) to do something wrongly does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Turn a deaf ear to is a neutral phrase, while wrongly is a negative word.