English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishIdioms & Phrases
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives are given. You are required to choose the correct meaning of the idiom or phrase given underlined in the sentence. The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers.
Options
- Alistened carefully
- Bwas deadly opposed
- Cposed indifference
- Ddid not pay any attention
Correct answer
D. did not pay any attention
Step-by-step solution
To turn a deaf ear: refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request. Ex. He turned a deaf ear to all appeals. Ex. The government cannot turn a deaf ear to the needs of common man. Option D is hence the correct answer.