English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Idioms & Phrases
Directions: For each of the following sentences four alternatives...
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.
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.