fit as a flea Idiom
flea in one
flea market
not hurt a flea
Idiom(s): not hurt a fleaTheme: HARM - LACKING
not to harm anything or anyone, even a tiny insect. (Also with other forms of negation.)
• Ted would not even hurt a flea. He could not have struck Bill
• Ted would never hurt a flea, and he would not hit anyone as you claim.
flea in one's ear|ear|flea
n. phr., informal An idea or answer that is not welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint. I'll put a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more.flea market|flea|market
n. phr. A place where antiques, second-hand things, and cheap articles are sold, and especially one in the open air. The local antique dealers held a flea market and fair on the high-school athletic field. There are many outdoor flea markets in Europe.flea
fleaIn addition to the idioms beginning with flea, also see not hurt a fly.
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- flea in one's ear, a
- flea market
flea in one's ear, a
flea in one's ear, aAn annoying hint or a stinging rebuke, as in He has a flea in his ear about their relationship, or If he doesn't bring the right equipment, I'll put a flea in his ear. This expression originated in French and has been used in English since the 1400s.
(as) fit as a flea
In acceptable health. Yes, I did accept anaplasty a few months ago, but I'm as fit as a flea now. I aloof saw Eric recently, and he's as fit as a flea.Learn more: fit, fleafit as a flea
in actual acceptable health. The byword makes advertence to a flea's agility.Learn more: fit, flea
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