聞く耳を持たない

きくみみをもたない

to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message

Also written 聞く耳をもたない

Meaning

expadj-i
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message

Example sentences

私は彼に言い聞かせているが、彼はそもそも聞く耳を持たない。

I've tried reasoning with him but he just won't listen.