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Despite repeated warnings from his doctor about his failing health, Chief Ojo continued to turn a deaf ear to all medical advice. Which of the following best explains the meaning of the underlined expression?

  1. Refuse to listen to or ignore advice deliberatelyAnswer
  2. B
    Suffer from a severe medical condition affecting his hearing
  3. C
    Listen attentively and comply with every instruction immediately
  4. D
    Seek a second medical opinion from a different specialist doctor

Answer

Refuse to listen to or ignore advice deliberately
The idiom 'turn a deaf ear' means to purposefully ignore or refuse to pay attention to advice, requests, or warnings. In the sentence, Chief Ojo deliberately disregarded his doctor's health warnings.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the idiomatic expression in the sentence context
The expression is 'turn a deaf ear'.
Recognizing the phrase as an established idiom helps prevent a literal interpretation.
2
Determine the figurative meaning of the expression within the context
To 'turn a deaf ear' means to deliberately refuse to listen, take notice of, or obey advice or warnings.
Idioms convey figurative meanings that differ from the literal definitions of their individual words.

Key Concept

Understanding and interpreting English idioms in context
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