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
Samantha	sə-MAN-thə (English)	English, Italian, Dutch
Wiremu	-	Maori
Netta (1)	NET-ə	English
Marita (1)	mah-REE-tah (German), MAH-ree-tah (Finnish)	German, Spanish, Dutch, Finnish
Humphrey	['hʌmfri]
Thorley	THAWR-lee	English (Rare)