are you deaf
The phrase "are you deaf" is often used rhetorically to express frustration when someone seems not to have heard or understood something.
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Definition
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal, sarcastic)A rhetorical question used to express frustration when someone appears not to be listening or has failed to understand something.
Example
- I've told you three times already, are you deaf?
- When he didn't respond, she snapped, 'Are you deaf?'
B1Health Inquiry
(literal)A direct question asking if someone has a hearing impairment.
Example
- He asked the doctor, 'Are you saying I'm deaf?'
- After several failed attempts to get her attention, he asked, 'Are you deaf?'
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