preaches to deaf ears

A form of preach to deaf ears — To attempt to persuade a party that does not wish to listen or cannot be altered in its conviction.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of preach to deaf ears
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