I can't hear you over the sound of (something)

I can't hear you over the sound of (something)

Used to mockingly dismiss someone's complaint or argument in the face of some much more important or impressive thing. A: "Don't you think you're being a bit reckless with your money?" B: "Sorry, I can't hear you over the sound of my incredible new 85-inch TV!" Oh, were you talking to me? I can't hear you over the sound of how awesome I am. A: "The employees are going to revolt if they know you gave yourself such a big end-of-year bonus." B: "What's that? I can't hear you over the sound of my new $5,000 suit."
See also: hear, of, over, sound
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • I couldn't hear you over the sound of (something)
  • die on
  • die on (someone or something)
  • die on someone
  • get someone's dander up, to
  • cover
  • grab (someone or something) by the throat
  • grab someone by the throat
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • help along