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hard of hearing

idiom
Meaning

Having difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.


Examples
SIMPLE

My grandmother is hard of hearing, so speak loudly.

CONTEXTUAL

The man at the back is hard of hearing, so could you repeat that more clearly?

COMPLEX

Though he had grown hard of hearing over the years, he refused to wear a hearing aid, preferring to lean in and ask people to repeat themselves.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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    Money, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.

  3. 03

    die hard

    Of a living being, to die only after a desperate struggle for life.

  4. 04

    drive a hard bargain

    To negotiate forcefully.

  5. 05

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    To cause difficulty or make trouble for someone.

  6. 06

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    To lead to someone suffering; to place someone in difficulty or danger.

  7. 07

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  8. 08

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    Labouring with great effort and diligence; working hard.

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