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Hacer oídos sordos

To turn a deaf ear / To ignore deliberately

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to make deaf ears'. Describes deliberately choosing not to hear or respond to something. Stronger than simply not listening.

See It in Context

Le avisaron del peligro pero hizo oídos sordos.

They warned him of the danger but he turned a deaf ear.

Cada vez que le doy consejos hace oídos sordos.

Every time I give her advice she turns a deaf ear.

—¿Les dijiste lo que pasaba? —Sí, pero hicieron oídos sordos.

—Did you tell them what was happening? —Yes, but they turned a deaf ear.

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