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The phrase "stone deaf" originates from the combination of "stone," which symbolizes something hard and unyielding, and "deaf," referring to an inability to hear. It is often used to describe someone who is completely or profoundly deaf. The term reflects a metaphorical use of "stone" to emphasize the severity of the hearing loss. Its usage can be traced back to various literary sources, reinforcing the idea of being impervious to sound.
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What is stone deaf?
Deafness, like blindness, is in degrees. Stone deaf is unable to hear any sound at all.
What is an idiomatic phrase meaning 'very or extremely deaf'?
"As deaf as a post" is an idiomatic phrase that means 'very or extremely deaf'.
What is a synonym for the word deaf?
hard of hearing, stone deaf, oblivious, indifferent, ummoved, unsymphathetic, impervious, unhearing
When did Mozart come deaf?
Mozart was deaf but he never was. Most people believe he was deaf In fact my sister asked my mum if Mozart was deaf i think she has been watching Night at the Museum!
What handicap does Caesar reveal about himself when speaking to Anthony?
According to the play, he was deaf in his left ear. The quote in the play was "Come to my right side because I am deaf on the left."
What percentage of deaf people have deaf parents?
Most people would claim that approximately 10% of Deaf people have Deaf parents Schein (1989). However, more recent surveys have found that approximately 4.4% of deaf and hard of hearing children and youth come from families with deaf parent (Mitchell & Karchmer, 2002).
Is Deanne Bray's daughter deaf?
Just because she can sign doesn't necessarily mean that her daughter is deaf so it's a NO! come on people!
Who started the deaf culture?
No one person started the deaf culture. The culture of the deaf community has evolved as those without hearing have come together to bond with others who understand their way of life and issues that affect them as a whole.
What is the early phase of the stone age?
The new stone age is Neolithic, the middle stone age is Mesolithic, and the old stone age is called Paleolithic.
Why does Caesar tell Antony to come on right side?
because his left ear is deaf
When an organization plans effectively it plans in three phase staring with the one that should come first what is the correct order of the phase?
first phase second phase third phase
Can the stone come out with the vowel movement?
Stone is a shorts vowel
