a flea in (one's) ear



a flea in (one's) ear

A sharp, strident, or disconcerting reproof or rebuff. She gave me a flea in my ear over my spending habits. I'll be sure to put a flea in his ear the next time I see him!
See also: ear, flea

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Laila (1)LAY-lə (English), LIE-lə (English)Arabic, English
Jamie['dʒeimi]
Therasia-Late Roman
Hugues-French
Thompson['tɔmpsn]
ÁSmundur-Icelandic