an annoying hint, an idea or answer that is not welcome I put a flea in his ear regarding the proposal deadline that he had missed.
flea market
a place where antiques or secondhand things are sold We went to a flea market last Saturday to try and buy some dishes.
not hurt a flea
Idiom(s): not hurt a flea
Theme: HARM - LACKING
not to harm anything or anyone, even a tiny insect. (Also with other forms of negation.) • Ted would not even hurt a flea. He could not have struck Bill • Ted would never hurt a flea, and he would not hit anyone as you claim.
flea in one's ear|ear|flea
n. phr., informal An idea or answer that is not welcome; an annoying or surprisingly sharp reply or hint. I'll put a flea in his ear if he bothers me once more.
flea market|flea|market
n. phr. A place where antiques, second-hand things, and cheap articles are sold, and especially one in the open air. The local antique dealers held a flea market and fair on the high-school athletic field.There are many outdoor flea markets in Europe.
flea in one's ear, a 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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