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Expression: 'hard of hearing'



 
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Expression: 'hard of hearing' Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:49 pm  Expression: 'hard of hearing'
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #20 "English Idioms and Phrases", question 1

You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He's a little hard of hearing.

(a) stubborn
(b) quiet when he speaks
(c) deaf
(d) distracted

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ESL/EFL Test #20 "English Idioms and Phrases", answer 1

You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He's a little deaf.

Correct answer: (c) deaf
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what's the meaning of the sentence?

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Expression: 'hard of hearing' Mon Nov 06, 2006 14:02 pm  Expression: 'hard of hearing'
 

The sentence means that, since he has difficulty in hearing, you have to speak more loudly when talking to him.
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