Read the sentence and choose the correct idiom to replace the underlined phrase.
After forgetting to submit the report on time, Maya tried to explain herself, but her manager was already angry and refused to listen to any excuses.
Read the sentence and choose the correct idiom to replace the underlined phrase.
After forgetting to submit the report on time, Maya tried to explain herself, but her manager was already angry and refused to listen to any excuses.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
The idiom "turned a deaf ear" means to intentionally ignore someone or refuse to listen to their plea or request. This perfectly matches the manager's refusal to listen to excuses.
"Read between the lines" means to understand an unstated meaning. "Gave her the cold shoulder" implies being unfriendly or ignoring someone socially, not specifically refusing to listen to an explanation. "Held all the cards" means being in a position of power.