fall on deaf ears, at bay

Nearly 200 musicians, including Taylor Swift, U2 and Sir Paul McCartney, say YouTube gives music away too easily. Their call for change is sure to fail

The music industry lobbies Congress to keep YouTube at bay

A chorus of disapproval is sure to fall on deaf ears

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fall on deaf ears

(Of a statement or request) be ignored:their pleas fell on deaf ears