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
Arjuna	-	Hinduism
Halcyone	-	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Marijse	-	Dutch
JonÁŠ	-	Czech, Slovak
Swanhilde	-	German
Haleigh	HAY-lee	English (Modern)