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    falling on deaf ears

    US /ˈfɔ:lɪŋ ɑn dɛf ɪrz/

    ・

    UK /ˈfɔ:lɪŋ ɒn def ɪəz/

    C1
    idm.Being ignored or not listened to when giving advice or a message.
    His warnings about the risks were falling on deaf ears.

    Video subtitles

    Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News

    16:43Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News
    • He has since backtracked, telling Ukrainians their protests are not falling on deaf ears.

      He has since backtracked, telling Ukrainians their protests are not falling on deaf ears.

    • He has since backtracked, telling Ukrainians their protests are not falling on deaf ears.

      He has since backtracked, telling Ukrainians their protests are not falling on deaf ears.

    B1

    US police forces using controversial facial recognition technology - BBC News

    17:59US police forces using controversial facial recognition technology - BBC News
    • I mean, I was saying, you know, "Slow down," but it was falling on deaf ears.

      I mean, I was saying, you know, "Slow down," but it was falling on deaf ears.

    • I mean, I was saying, you know, slow down, but it was falling on deaf ears.

      I mean, I was saying, you know, slow down, but it was falling on deaf ears.

    B1