I can't hear you over the sound of my own success.
I can't hear you over the sound of
idiomSaid to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.
When he started complaining about the rules again, I told him I can't hear you over the sound of your constant whining.
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.
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beggars can't be choosers
Something is better than nothing: those who can't provide for themselves should accept whatever help is available.
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can't carry a tune in a bucket
Sings very badly.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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can't help
To be unable to avoid a situation, or stop something from happening.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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can't wait
To eagerly anticipate; to find it hard to wait for a forthcoming pleasurable event.
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hear out
To listen to someone until that person has finished speaking; to thoroughly consider all aspects of someone's argument.