Question

    Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold

    idiom. The boy turned a deaf ear to the pleadings of all his well-wishers. 
    A listened carefully Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B was deadly opposed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C posed indifference Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D did not pay any attention Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom ‘turn a deaf ear’ means to ignore or pose indifference to someone’s pleadings.

    Practice Next