block one's ear

Examples (10)

• I had to block my ears from the loud construction noise.
• The screaming baby made me want to block my ears.
• She tried to block her ears but could still hear the argument.
• The thunder was so loud that I instinctively blocked my ears.
• He blocked his ears to avoid hearing the spoilers.
• The children blocked their ears during the scary part of the movie.
• I block my ears whenever my neighbor plays loud music.
• She blocked her ears with her hands when the alarm went off.
• The sound was so piercing that everyone blocked their ears.
• You should block your ears before the fireworks start.