coming out of one's ears



coming out of one's ears

Overabundant, more than can be managed, as in We miscalculated-new orders are coming out of our ears. [Slang; mid-1900s] Also see embarrassment of riches.
See also: coming, ear, of, out

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gracia['greiʃiə]
Applewhaite['æplhweit]
JaydaJAY-dəEnglish (Modern)
LÉAn-Irish
Basia (1)BAH-shahPolish
Galenos-Ancient Greek