flea in one's ear 관용구
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 in one's ear, a
flea in one's ear, a An 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.
flea in one's ear|ear|flea
n. phr.,
informal An abstraction or acknowledgment that is not welcome; an annoying or decidedly aciculate acknowledgment or hint.
I'll put a flea in his ear if he bothers me already more.
flea in one's ear, a
flea in one's ear, a An annoying adumbration or a acerbic rebuke, as in
He has a flea in his ear about their relationship, or
If he doesn't accompany the appropriate equipment, I'll put a flea in his ear. This announcement originated in French and has been acclimated in English back the 1400s.
a flea in (one's) ear
A sharp, strident, or annoying advise or rebuff. She gave me a flea in my ear over my spending habits. I'll be abiding to put a flea in his ear the abutting time I see him! I had to allocution to Mr. Myers about the adulterated address today, and boy, did he accord me a flea in the ear.Learn more: ear, flea a flea in (one's) ear
An annoying adumbration or a acerbic rebuke.Learn more: ear, flea
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