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dry behind the ears

idiom

Seasoned or experienced; mature, especially with respect to judgment.


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  1. 01

    all ears

    Listening intently; fully focused.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    are your ears burning

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

  4. 04

    beat someone round the ears

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

  5. 05

    believe one's ears

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

  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

    donkey's ears

    A long time, years and years.

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