Ear Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to disregard or ignore.
Example: His protestations that the project would put the firm over budget fell on deaf ears. Read more ➺
Meaning: shock or surprise at something you see or hear
Example: My fiancĂ© is with someone else - I can't believe my eyes. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to be close by
Example: The police was within earshot of the commotion and came to the spot almost immediately. Read more ➺