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!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
ÓEngus	-	Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
Sylvester	[sil'vestə]
Sanya (2)	-	Russian
Rubin	['ru:bin]
Toini	TOY-nee	Finnish
Basmat	-	Biblical Hebrew