about (one's) ears



about (one's) ears

Around one. Said when something has failed. When her business went bankrupt, her whole world collapsed about her ears.
See also: ear

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Baitson['beitsn]
Manuel['mænjuel]
'Ira'-Biblical Hebrew
BrittonBRIT-ənEnglish
Ormonde-English (Rare)
AshleaASH-leeEnglish (Modern)