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I can't hear you over the sound of

idiom
Meaning

Said to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.


Examples
SIMPLE

I can't hear you over the sound of my own success.

CONTEXTUAL

When he started complaining about the rules again, I told him I can't hear you over the sound of your constant whining.

COMPLEX

As the critic began his long list of objections, she simply smiled and replied that she can't hear you over the sound of the audience's applause.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    beggars can't be choosers

    Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.

  2. 02

    can't carry a tune in a bucket

    Sings very badly.

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    can't help

    To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.

  5. 05

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  6. 06

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  7. 07

    can't wait

    To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.

  8. 08

    hear out

    To listen to someone until that person has finished speaking; to thoroughly consider all aspects of someone's argument.

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