Ear Idioms

walls have ears

Meaning: Be aware that someone might be secretly listening to a private conversation.

Example: We should talk about the plan later—walls have ears in this building. Read more ➺

little pitchers have big ears

Meaning: Children are often listening even when you think they aren't.

Example: Little pitchers have big ears, so maybe save that story for later. Read more ➺

in one ear and out the other

Meaning: Describes information that is heard but immediately forgotten or ignored.

Example: I told him about the meeting, but it went in one ear and out the other; he missed it entirely. Read more ➺

grin from ear to ear

Meaning: to have a wide smile extending from one ear to the other, often indicating extreme joy or satisfaction.

Example: When Sophia saw her birthday cake, she grinned from ear to ear. Read more ➺

fall on deaf ears

Meaning: to disregard or ignore.

Example: His protestations that the project would put the firm over budget fell on deaf ears. Read more ➺

not believe eyes

Meaning: shock or surprise at something you see or hear

Example: My fiancé is with someone else - I can't believe my eyes. Read more ➺

music to ears

Meaning: something that is soothing to your ears

Example: Our teacher told us that we will get a long summer break and this was just music to my ears. Read more ➺

earworm

Meaning: a situation when a song that comes to your mind again and again

Example: This new PitBull song is a real earworm. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since last week. Read more ➺

wet behind the ears

Meaning: immature or poor skill

Example: From the way the soldier handled the gun, everyone could tell that he was wet behind the ears. Read more ➺

within earshot

Meaning: to be close by

Example: The police was within earshot of the commotion and came to the spot almost immediately. Read more ➺