Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The authorities have turned a deaf ear to all requests.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Neglected.
The meaning of the given idiom is-
Turned a deaf ear- Refuse to listen or neglected.
The sentence means that the authorities neglected their requests.
As in You can plead all day but he's turning a deaf ear to everyone.
As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be the correct answer.