I could not believe my ears when he told me the news.
believe one's ears
idiomTo believe that something which one hears is truly the case.
When the boss announced that everyone was getting a bonus, I could hardly believe my ears.
Upon hearing the shocking confession, she stood in stunned silence, unable to believe her ears as the truth finally emerged.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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Adam and Eve
[Cockney slang]believe
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.