C1 Idiom Neutre

å tale for døve ører

to speak to deaf ears

Signification

To give advice that is ignored.

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Contexte culturel

Norwegians value 'saklighet' (objectivity). Using this phrase is a way to point out that the objective discussion has failed.

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Use with caution

It can sound a bit dramatic in casual conversation.

Signification

To give advice that is ignored.

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Use with caution

It can sound a bit dramatic in casual conversation.

Teste-toi

Fill in the missing word.

Jeg føler at jeg taler for ____ ører.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : døve

The idiom is 'døve ører'.

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Banque d exercices

1 exercices
Fill in the missing word. Fill Blank A2

Jeg føler at jeg taler for ____ ører.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : døve

The idiom is 'døve ører'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

It can be, as it implies the other person is being stubborn.

Expressions liées

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Å snakke til en vegg

synonym

Talking to a wall

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