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are your ears burning

idiom

Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.


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  1. 01

    all ears

    Listening intently; fully focused.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  4. 04

    believe one's ears

    To believe that something which one hears is truly the case.

  5. 05

    book burning

    Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.

  6. 06

    box someone's ears

    To slap someone on the side of the head, usually as an informal punishment.

  7. 07

    burn someone's ears

    To cause blushing of someone's ears due to strong embarrassment.

  8. 08

    burning question

    An important and pertinent question that urgently requires an answer.

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