Multiple choice

Directions: Select the right meaning of the underlined word.

Board of the selectors turned a deaf ear to captain's words.

  1. having a deaf ear

  2. would like to have a deaf ear

  3. ignored

  4. make a warm expression

  5. put into account
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Turn a deaf ear' is an idiom meaning to ignore or refuse to listen to something. It doesn't mean literally having a hearing problem, but rather deliberately choosing not to pay attention to someone's words or requests.

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