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Ear

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Body Part

Refers specifically to the physical organ on the side of the head.

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She touched her ear to check if the earring was still there.
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Active Listening

Used metaphorically to indicate giving attention to someone's words.

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Please lend an ear to my story and understand my problem.
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Not Acknowledged

The phrase 'fall on deaf ears' means someone's words are ignored.

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Her advice often falls on deaf ears among her peers.
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