Fall on Deaf Ears.
English
idiom
To go unnoticed or be ignored.
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To go unnoticed or be ignored.
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To be ignored or go unheard, especially when someone fails to listen or act on what is said.
When something falls on deaf ears, the message is delivered but nobody pays attention or responds.
It is used when advice, warnings, or concerns are dismissed or overlooked.
"Bite the Bullet"
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Enduring a painful or difficult situation stoically because there is no alternative
"Go in One Ear and Out the Other"
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Hearing something but immediately forgetting or not registering it at all
"Fall on Deaf Ears"
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Being completely ignored or unheard despite speaking up clearly
I've flagged this three times already and nothing has changed.
Your concerns are falling on deaf ears — maybe escalate it in writing.
I keep telling my flatmates to clean up but nobody does anything.
Classic case of falling on deaf ears — maybe a house meeting with a written agreement would help.
Do you think whistleblowers' concerns usually fall on deaf ears?
Too often, yes — which is why formal channels and documentation matter so much.
