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hear the grass grow

idiom
Meaning

To have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing.


Examples
SIMPLE

She has such sharp ears that she can almost hear the grass grow.

CONTEXTUAL

My grandfather claims he can hear the grass grow because he notices every tiny sound in the house at night.

COMPLEX

The detective sat in the silent room, listening with such intense focus that he felt as though he could hear the grass grow outside.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    absence makes the heart grow fonder

    One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.

  2. 02

    grass tops

    Of, related to, or involving local influential figures.

  3. 03

    green as grass

    Inexperienced or naive.

  4. 04

    grow a pair

    To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so.

  5. 05

    grow a set

    Synonym of grow a pair.

  6. 06

    grow a tail

    to be nearly about to defecate, to the point of being unable to completely hold it in

  7. 07

    grow apart

    To gradually become estranged.

  8. 08

    grow cold

    To wane; to lose interest or enthusiasm for something or someone; to become disenchanted or to fall out of love with someone.

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