virgin ears



virgin ears

Said of a person who is or seems particularly young or innocent (and thus has not been exposed to much profanity or other inappropriate talk). I can't curse in front of him—he's 10 years old and still has virgin ears! Please go upstairs—the story I'm about to tell Is not meant for virgin ears.
See also: ear, virgin

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MillardMIL-ərdEnglish
BÁIrbreBAHR-breIrish
Louisa[lu:'i:zə]
Salvatoresahl-vah-TO-reItalian
Giltbert-Ancient Germanic
Corettakə-RET-əEnglish