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Adjective deaf as a post has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: Deaf as a PostSense 1:Adjective Phrase (idiomatic): Completely unable to hear; having profound hearing loss. Example: The old man was deaf as a post and relied on sign language to communicate with others. Sense 2:Adjective Phrase (idiomatic): Extremely oblivious or unresponsive to someone or something. Example: Despite the loud noises around her, Sarah was deaf as a post to the commotion and continued reading her book quietly. Sense 3:Adverbial Phrase (idiomatic): Used to emphasize the inability to hear or comprehend something. Example: Sam shouted his name repeatedly, but Luke was deaf as a post and didn't respond. Related Products: | ||||
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