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fall on deaf ears
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (to be ignored)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. caer en oídos sordos
Susan was depressed to see her suggestions fall on deaf ears.A Susan le deprimía ver que sus sugerencias caían e oídos sordos.
b. caer en saco roto
No one heeded my advice. It fell on deaf ears.Nadie hizo caso de mi consejo. Cayó en saco roto.
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