believe one's ears
To believe that something which one hears is truly the case.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I could not believe my ears when he told me the news.”
“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.
Last updated August 10, 2026