Tin-eared
Posted by Smokey Stover on March 22, 2008 at 15:09:
In Reply to: Tin-eared posted by ESC on March 22, 2008 at 10:12:
: : Can anyone define "Tin-Eared"? Thanks in advance!
: tin ear (noun) 1935 -- a deafened or insensitive ear. (Merriam-Webster)
I have usually heard the phrase "have a tin ear" used to mean tone-deafness or insensitivity to music. "Don't you just love this song?" "I'm sorry, I have a tin ear."
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- Tin-eared pamela 25/March/08