deaf as an adder

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deaf as an adder = deaf as a post

completely or extremely deaf

The traditional deafness of an adder is based on an image in Psalm 58 : 4 : the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear.


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fall on deaf ears

(of a statement or request) be ignored by others

1990 - Ellen Kuzwayo - Sit Down and Listen – All efforts by her husband to dissuade her from wishing to leave fell on deaf ears.

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