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little pitcher

idiom
Meaning

A child.


Origin

disputed origin

From the saying little pitchers have big ears.

Examples
SIMPLE

Be careful what you say, as little pitchers have big ears.

CONTEXTUAL

We should change the subject because there is a little pitcher in the room.

COMPLEX

The adults lowered their voices to a whisper, mindful that a little pitcher was listening intently from the corner of the parlor.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    a little bird told me

    I received the information from a source which I am not prepared to disclose.

  2. 02

    a little bit of bread and no cheese

    Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).

  3. 03

    a little from column A, a little from column B

    A combination of two factors or reasons.

  4. 04

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  5. 05

    in one's own little way

    In an individual manner that creates an effect from a small action.

  6. 06

    little emperor

    In contemporary China, a child with no siblings who is regarded as overly protected and spoiled. (Seen as belonging to a generation which is a product of China's "one-child" policy.)

  7. 07

    little girl

    One's daughter.

  8. 08

    little hand

    Synonym of hour hand (on a clock face).

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