Meaning of I can't hear you over the sound of | Babel Free

Definitions

Said to dismiss what the interlocutor is saying.

idiomatic, impolite

Examples

““I'm sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of your stupidity.””

“I can't hear you over the sound of me being awesome.””

““I can't hear you over the sound of your imminent death.””

“I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.”

“Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am.”

“"What was that, Will? I can't hear you over the sound of how bloody awesome and powerful I am!"”

““Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of your sweatshirt continuing to rip,” I sniped back.”

“"Mom, just listen." "I' m sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of your rent checks bouncing!"”

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