tin ear
Example Sentences
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“So, for something this serious, that is a bizarre, really bizarre first sentence and I think has a real tin ear,” he said.
From Salon
Benedict was said to have a tin ear for politics.
From New York Times
“The tin ear and lack of sensitivity to other people’s needs is fairly characteristic of his party,” Mr. Sirr noted.
From New York Times
Speaking to the BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason, Mr Shapps warned Ms Truss not to have a "tin ear" to voters' concerns about rising living costs and to do a U-turn as soon as possible.
From BBC
The former transport secretary warned Ms Truss not to have a "tin ear" to voters' concerns about rising living costs and to do a U-turn as soon as possible.
From BBC
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