Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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My friend turned a deaf ear to my tale of loss and refused to help me.
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- paid no heed
- went far away
- listened carefully
- turned his ear away
Correct Option: A
turned a deaf ear : ignored; paid no attention
● Sheela turned a deaf ear to our pleadings. The best option is paid no heed.