Right, this is an incredible clever headline. I visualized a ship, screaming at the top of their lungs, but sinking just before getting within earshot
Recipient “didn’t want to hear it”: https://news.yahoo.com/us-intelligence-tried-warn-ukraine-10...
Unfortunately, it’s also used when the message never makes it to the recipient: https://www.nj.com/union/2022/05/nj-cop-tried-to-warn-gang-m...