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东风射马耳
dōng​fēng​shè​mǎ'ěr

to fall on deaf ears

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东风射马耳 東風射馬耳 dōng​fēng​shè​mǎ'ěr
to fall on deaf ears
Literally "the east wind blows past a horse's ear"; describes someone who is completely indifferent to what they are being told or who ignores advice and criticism entirely

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  • 东风吹马耳 dōng​fēng​chuī​mǎ'ěr