Idiom: Fall on Deaf Ears
to be ignored
Examples
- Her warnings fell on deaf ears.
Key rules
- Fall on deaf ears means be ignored or not listened to
- It is used with "fall" in the past tense: her warnings fell on deaf ears
- It is a figurative idiom
- The preposition is "on", not "in"
Common mistakes
- Her warnings fell in deaf ears → Her warnings fell on deaf ears
💡 Tip: Use it when people refuse to listen to advice or warnings.