Shut/close your ears to something

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Intentional Ignorance

The phrase implies a conscious decision to ignore something rather than not hearing it by accident.

Despite the protests, the mayor closed his ears to the community's complaints.

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Metaphorical Meaning

Remember, 'shut your ears' is not literal; it's used to describe ignoring sounds or information.

She closed her ears to the gossip to focus on her work.

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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase often implies a negative judgment about the person who is ignoring the information.

He shut his ears to the warnings and continued his risky investments.