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Fall on deaf ears

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Emotional Weight

The phrase often carries frustration or disappointment at being ignored.

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Despite the urgency, her plea for help fell on deaf ears.
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Non-literal Use

Understanding that 'deaf ears' refers metaphorically to people who are intentionally not listening.

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The protesters felt their demands fell on deaf ears.
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Informal Context

Best used in casual or informal situations, not in formal writing or speeches.

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I've told you not to play here, but it keeps falling on deaf ears.
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