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(idiomatic) To attempt to persuade a party that does not wish to listen or cannot be altered in its conviction.
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preach to deaf ears
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preach to deaf ears
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
説教しても無駄、説得しようとしても相手が耳を貸さず、効果が期待できない状況を表す。 / 忠告や説明をしても、受け手が頑なな態度を崩さないため意味がない状態。
( present singular third-person )
( participle present )
( participle past )
( past )