B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Fare orecchie da mercante
To turn a deaf ear
Literal Translation
"To make merchant's ears"
What it means
To pretend not to hear or ignore something intentionally, especially a complaint or request
Example in context
"Ho chiesto un aumento tre volte ma il capo fa orecchie da mercante."
"I've asked for a raise three times but the boss turns a deaf ear."
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