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Idioms & Expressions
A palabras necias, oídos sordos
Used when advising someone to disregard negative or nonsensical comments.
Literal Meaning
To foolish words, deaf ears
Actual Meaning
Ignore foolish or insensitive remarks
Examples in Context

No le hagas caso a sus insultos; a palabras necias, oídos sordos.

Si alguien te critica sin razón, recuerda: a palabras necias, oídos sordos.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Useful when dealing with negativity or insults.
  • 2Promotes an attitude of resilience against external opinions.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
No vale la pena discutir
desestimar
Lo que digan no importa
ignorar

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