FLEA IN ONE'S EAR, A Definition & Meaning

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An annoying hint or a stinging rebuke, as in He has a flea in his ear about their relationship , or If he doesn't bring the right equipment, I'll put a flea in his ear . This expression originated in French and has been used in English since the 1400s.

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