English Explanatory Dictionary

preach to deaf ears

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To attempt to persuade a party that does not wish to listen or cannot be altered in its conviction.

Pronunciation

En-au-preach to deaf ears.ogg

Word forms

preach to deaf ears preaches to deaf ears preaching to deaf ears preached to deaf ears

Synonyms

like talking to a wall

Related words

fall on deaf ears turn a deaf ear preach in the desert
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