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1 turn a deaf ear to
(deliberately to ignore: They turned a deaf ear to my advice.) byť hluchý voči
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deaf — /dɛf / (say def) adjective 1. lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing, wholly or partially; unable to hear. 2. refusing to listen; heedless; inattentive: deaf to advice; turn a deaf ear to a plea. 3. the deaf, people unable to hear. 4. the… …
Deaf Children Australia — is a charity that supports young deaf and hard of hearing people in Australia. Formerly known as Victorian Services for Deaf Children, Deaf Children Australia was founded in the Victorian capital of Melbourne in 1860. The offices are in an… … Wikipedia
deaf — W3 [def] adj [: Old English;] 1.) physically unable to hear anything or unable to hear well →↑hearing impaired ▪ communication between deaf and hearing people ▪ I think Mum s going a bit deaf . ▪ She s deaf and dumb (=unable to hear or speak) and … Dictionary of contemporary English
Deaf Child Worldwide — is the International Development arm of the National Deaf Children s Society (NDCS). It is the only UK based international development agency dedicated to enabling deaf children to overcome poverty and isolation. Deaf Child Worldwide currently… … Wikipedia
advice — n. 1) to give, offer advice 2) to act on, follow, take advice 3) to disregard, refuse, turn a deaf ear to advice 4) friendly; good, sage, sensible, sound; misleading; parting; professional; unsolicited advice 5) a bit, piece, word of advice 6)… … Combinatory dictionary
deaf — [[t]dɛf[/t]] adj., er, est, n. 1) partially or wholly deprived of the sense of hearing 2) refusing to heed or be persuaded; unyielding: deaf to all advice[/ex] 3) cvb the deaf, deaf persons collectively • Etymology: bef. 900; ME deef, OE dēaf, c … From formal English to slang
deaf — deafly, adv. deafness, n. /def/, adj., deafer, deafest, n. adj. 1. partially or wholly lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing; unable to hear. 2. refusing to listen, heed, or be persuaded; unreasonable or unyielding: deaf to all advice. n. 3 … Universalium
deaf ear — If you turn a deaf ear to something, you refuse to listen. Sandy turned a deaf ear to the guide s advice and got lost in the mountains … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Quintus Pedius (deaf painter) — Quintus Pedius was a Roman painter and the first deaf person in recorded history known by name. [cite web url=http://library.gallaudet.edu/deaf faq earliest deaf.shtml title=Earliest Known Deaf People (to 1700 AD) publisher=Gallaudet University… … Wikipedia
fall on deaf ears — (of a remark, request, etc) to be ignored • • • Main Entry: ↑ear * * * fall on deaf ears phrase if something such as a warning, a request, or an attempt to change someone’s attitude falls on deaf ears, it is completely ignored by the person who… … Useful english dictionary
National Deaf Children's Society — The National Deaf Children s Society (NDCS) is the only British charity solely dedicated to providing support, information and advice for deaf children and young people, their families and professionals working with them. NDCS was founded as the… … Wikipedia