flap

Related to flap: flap surgery

(someone's) ears are flapping

Someone is listening, or trying to listen, to the details of a private conversation. Let's finish this conversation in the meeting room in case people's ears are flapping nearby.

See also: ear, flap

be in a flap

To be in a state of panic or frenzy. Mom's in a flap about this dinner party, so you better go help her.

ears are flapping

Said when one suspects that a private conversation is being listened to. If ears are flapping now, we should postpone this discussion until a later time, don't you think?

See also: ear, flap

flap (one's) chops

To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your chops—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap his chops, I can't get in a word!

flap (one's) gums

To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your gums—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap his gums, I can't get in a word!

flap (one's) jaws

To talk in a meaningless, aimless, or idle manner; to chatter or blather. Jim always starts flapping his jaws after he's had a couple of drinks. Quit flapping your jaws—I need some quiet so I can think!

flap around

To wave about in the air, possibly due to being unencumbered or unrestrained. You better secure that sheet—otherwise, it'll be flapping around in the wind. A: "What's that noise?" B: "Oh, just the flags flapping around."

flap-jaw

1. Someone prone to talking a lot or at length. Good luck getting out of here—Aunt Louise is a real flap-jaw and could easily blather to you for an hour.

2. Someone who too readily shares information, especially that which is private or confidential. Some flap-jaw has been talking to the press about our new product. Needless to say, if I find out who it is, they will be fired on the spot. If you've got a secret, don't tell it to a flap-jaw like Marty!

get in(to) a flap

To enter into a state of panic or frenzy. Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for the party, OK? So don't get in a flap about it—everything will be fine.

in a flap

In a panic or frenzy. Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for the party, OK? So don't get in a flap about it—everything will be fine.

flap around

[for a sheet of something] to blow, flop, or slap around, perhaps in the wind. The sails flapped around, making a lot of noise. The awning flapped around during the night.

flap one's gums

and flap one's jaws

Rur. to talk aimlessly. They're still out on the porch, flapping their gums. Well, I can't sit here flapping my jaws all day. Gotta get back to work.

flap your gums

AMERICAN, INFORMAL

If someone flaps their gums, they talk a lot without saying anything important. Who wants to hear you flapping your gums first thing in the morning?

someone's ears are flapping

someone is listening intently in order to overhear something not intended for them. informal

See also: ear, flap

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

his, her, etc. ˈears are flapping

(British English, informal) a person is trying to listen to somebody else’s conversation: I think you’d better tell me later when we’re alone — ears are flapping here.

Flap here means to move quickly backwards and forwards.

See also: ear, flap

be in/get into a ˈflap

(informal) be in/get into a state of worry or excitement: Julia’s getting into a real flap about her exams. OPPOSITE: (as) cool as a cucumber

flap

n. an argument; a minor scandal. I’m sorry about that flap we had yesterday, but it was all your fault.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

(someone's) ears are flapping
ears are flapping
someone's ears are flapping
open a conversation
open a conversation (with one)
strike up a conversation
strike up a conversation (with one)
ear hustle
ear hustling
eavesdrop on (someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

Numerous modifications in flap planning and design have been described in-order to achieve better cosmesis and reduce donor site morbidity.

Radial forearm free flap can be tailored as per the need of the patient and tailored to defect using which reconstruction of multiple facial subunits can be done.

Radial forearm free flap: A dynamic flap for single-staged multiple subunit reconstruction

Axial pattern pedicled flaps (Radial forearm, reversed ulnar artery and posterior interosseous flaps) are used to cover defects of the palmar and dorsal surface of the hand.

All these pigmented skin flaps, however thin and pliable when transferred on the light coloured, glabrous and nonhairy palmar skin, create a gross mismatch in colour and texture [2].

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INSTEP GRAFT WITH FULL THICKNESS GRAFT IN DIGITAL VOLAR CONTRACTURES

The surviving tissue may not be available to provide a flap for an early reconstruction, and in some cases, it may Fournier's gangrene involves the upper medial thigh to varying degrees.

Flap Based Reconstruction for the Defects of Fournier's Gangrene

According to the standard anaesthesia protocol applied in our clinic, 10 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] atropine, 1-2 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] fentanyl, 2-3 mg [kg.sup.-1] propofol, and 0.6 mg [kg.sup.-1] rocuronium were required for free flap surgery anaesthesia induction; 1%-2% sevoflurane, 50% [O.sub.2]/air and taking into consideration the basal values of the patient and maintaining the systolic blood pressure 80-100 mmHg, and 0.25-1 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] [min.sup.-1] remifentanil infusion administered were required for the maintenance.

Effect of Coagulation Status and Co-Morbidity on Flap Success and Complications in Patients with Reconstructed Free Flap

At the end of the study, the early postoperative complication rate was found to be 24.3% in the Limberg flap group and 8.3% in the oval flap group.

Comparison of limberg flap and oval flap techniques in sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease surgery

In its original article, the rhomboid flap is planned such that the 60[degrees] corner lies on the contracture line and the 120[degrees] corner lies perpendicular to it.

Use of Subcutaneous Pedicled Rhomboid Flap Technique for Surgical Treatment of Burn Contractures

Such anatomical distribution of the blood supply can be the anatomical bases of fibularis brevis muscle flap, which the author considers to be ideally suited for moderate to large defects in the distal third of the lower leg and ankle.

Base Anatomica de los Injertos Vascularizados del Musculo Fibularis Brevis

Loss of a flap after POD 7 is rare because of the decreased reliance of the flap on the pedicle vessels.

Late free flap failure in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review

Free flaps used for reconstruction were: Antero lateral thigh free flap (ALTF) (n=8, 40%), Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) (n=6, 30%), free latissimus dorsi (n=4, 20%), Transversus Abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap (n=2, 10%).

TO DETERMINE THE OUTCOMES OF FREE TISSUE TRANSFER FOR LARGE SCALP AND FOREHEAD DEFECTS RECONSTRUCTION

10% in group with lingual flap retraction and 1% in group without lingual flap retraction.10

COMPARISON OF LINGUAL NERVE INJURY DURING SURGICAL EXTRACTION OF IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR WITH AND WITHOUT LINGUAL FLAP RETRACTION

The '40s and its crazed rhythm of Swing is represented in a handbag with flap printed with a petal and ruby check.

Furla, with Inquirer Lifestyle, unveils Fall-Winter 2017 collection tomorrow

Non-absorbable sutures were used to anchor the bone flap back into place following a craniotomy but they were associated with unwanted outcomes including functional and cosmetic defects as well as non-union and failure postoperatively.1 The craniofacial region is the most important part of the body with regards to harmony and symmetry and associated with self-image of the patient and modern day craniofacial surgery includes in itself the standard practice of maintaining this harmony and restoring the normal appearance for every patient to every possible degree.

Mini titanium plates; hearkening the end of nonrigid cranial bone flap fixation

Flaps would not extend during preflight inspection.

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词组	flap
释义	flap Related to flap: flap surgery (someone's) ears are flapping Someone is listening, or trying to listen, to the details of a private conversation. Let's finish this conversation in the meeting room in case people's ears are flapping nearby. See also: ear, flap be in a flap To be in a state of panic or frenzy. Mom's in a flap about this dinner party, so you better go help her. See also: flap ears are flapping Said when one suspects that a private conversation is being listened to. If ears are flapping now, we should postpone this discussion until a later time, don't you think? See also: ear, flap flap (one's) chops To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your chops—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap his chops, I can't get in a word! See also: chops, flap flap (one's) gums To chatter or blather. Quit flapping your gums—I need some quiet so I can think! Whenever Charlie starts to flap his gums, I can't get in a word! See also: flap, gum flap (one's) jaws To talk in a meaningless, aimless, or idle manner; to chatter or blather. Jim always starts flapping his jaws after he's had a couple of drinks. Quit flapping your jaws—I need some quiet so I can think! See also: flap, jaw flap around To wave about in the air, possibly due to being unencumbered or unrestrained. You better secure that sheet—otherwise, it'll be flapping around in the wind. A: "What's that noise?" B: "Oh, just the flags flapping around." See also: around, flap flap-jaw 1. Someone prone to talking a lot or at length. Good luck getting out of here—Aunt Louise is a real flap-jaw and could easily blather to you for an hour. 2. Someone who too readily shares information, especially that which is private or confidential. Some flap-jaw has been talking to the press about our new product. Needless to say, if I find out who it is, they will be fired on the spot. If you've got a secret, don't tell it to a flap-jaw like Marty! get in(to) a flap To enter into a state of panic or frenzy. Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for the party, OK? So don't get in a flap about it—everything will be fine. See also: flap, get in a flap In a panic or frenzy. Mom, I'll help you with getting dinner ready for the party, OK? So don't get in a flap about it—everything will be fine. See also: flap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. flap around [for a sheet of something] to blow, flop, or slap around, perhaps in the wind. The sails flapped around, making a lot of noise. The awning flapped around during the night. See also: around, flap flap one's gums and flap one's jaws Rur. to talk aimlessly. They're still out on the porch, flapping their gums. Well, I can't sit here flapping my jaws all day. Gotta get back to work. See also: flap, gum McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. flap your gums AMERICAN, INFORMAL If someone flaps their gums, they talk a lot without saying anything important. Who wants to hear you flapping your gums first thing in the morning? See also: flap, gum Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. someone's ears are flapping someone is listening intently in order to overhear something not intended for them. informal See also: ear, flap Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary his, her, etc. ˈears are flapping (British English, informal) a person is trying to listen to somebody else’s conversation: I think you’d better tell me later when we’re alone — ears are flapping here. Flap here means to move quickly backwards and forwards. See also: ear, flap be in/get into a ˈflap (informal) be in/get into a state of worry or excitement: Julia’s getting into a real flap about her exams. OPPOSITE: (as) cool as a cucumber See also: flap, get Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary flap n. an argument; a minor scandal. I’m sorry about that flap we had yesterday, but it was all your fault. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: (someone's) ears are flapping ears are flapping someone's ears are flapping open a conversation open a conversation (with one) strike up a conversation strike up a conversation (with one) ear hustle ear hustling eavesdrop on (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Numerous modifications in flap planning and design have been described in-order to achieve better cosmesis and reduce donor site morbidity. Radial forearm free flap can be tailored as per the need of the patient and tailored to defect using which reconstruction of multiple facial subunits can be done. Radial forearm free flap: A dynamic flap for single-staged multiple subunit reconstruction Axial pattern pedicled flaps (Radial forearm, reversed ulnar artery and posterior interosseous flaps) are used to cover defects of the palmar and dorsal surface of the hand. All these pigmented skin flaps, however thin and pliable when transferred on the light coloured, glabrous and nonhairy palmar skin, create a gross mismatch in colour and texture [2]. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INSTEP GRAFT WITH FULL THICKNESS GRAFT IN DIGITAL VOLAR CONTRACTURES The surviving tissue may not be available to provide a flap for an early reconstruction, and in some cases, it may Fournier's gangrene involves the upper medial thigh to varying degrees. Flap Based Reconstruction for the Defects of Fournier's Gangrene According to the standard anaesthesia protocol applied in our clinic, 10 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] atropine, 1-2 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] fentanyl, 2-3 mg [kg.sup.-1] propofol, and 0.6 mg [kg.sup.-1] rocuronium were required for free flap surgery anaesthesia induction; 1%-2% sevoflurane, 50% [O.sub.2]/air and taking into consideration the basal values of the patient and maintaining the systolic blood pressure 80-100 mmHg, and 0.25-1 [micro]g [kg.sup.-1] [min.sup.-1] remifentanil infusion administered were required for the maintenance. Effect of Coagulation Status and Co-Morbidity on Flap Success and Complications in Patients with Reconstructed Free Flap At the end of the study, the early postoperative complication rate was found to be 24.3% in the Limberg flap group and 8.3% in the oval flap group. Comparison of limberg flap and oval flap techniques in sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease surgery In its original article, the rhomboid flap is planned such that the 60[degrees] corner lies on the contracture line and the 120[degrees] corner lies perpendicular to it. Use of Subcutaneous Pedicled Rhomboid Flap Technique for Surgical Treatment of Burn Contractures Such anatomical distribution of the blood supply can be the anatomical bases of fibularis brevis muscle flap, which the author considers to be ideally suited for moderate to large defects in the distal third of the lower leg and ankle. Base Anatomica de los Injertos Vascularizados del Musculo Fibularis Brevis Loss of a flap after POD 7 is rare because of the decreased reliance of the flap on the pedicle vessels. Late free flap failure in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review Free flaps used for reconstruction were: Antero lateral thigh free flap (ALTF) (n=8, 40%), Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) (n=6, 30%), free latissimus dorsi (n=4, 20%), Transversus Abdominis muscle (TRAM) flap (n=2, 10%). TO DETERMINE THE OUTCOMES OF FREE TISSUE TRANSFER FOR LARGE SCALP AND FOREHEAD DEFECTS RECONSTRUCTION 10% in group with lingual flap retraction and 1% in group without lingual flap retraction.10 COMPARISON OF LINGUAL NERVE INJURY DURING SURGICAL EXTRACTION OF IMPACTED MANDIBULAR THIRD MOLAR WITH AND WITHOUT LINGUAL FLAP RETRACTION The '40s and its crazed rhythm of Swing is represented in a handbag with flap printed with a petal and ruby check. Furla, with Inquirer Lifestyle, unveils Fall-Winter 2017 collection tomorrow Non-absorbable sutures were used to anchor the bone flap back into place following a craniotomy but they were associated with unwanted outcomes including functional and cosmetic defects as well as non-union and failure postoperatively.1 The craniofacial region is the most important part of the body with regards to harmony and symmetry and associated with self-image of the patient and modern day craniofacial surgery includes in itself the standard practice of maintaining this harmony and restoring the normal appearance for every patient to every possible degree. Mini titanium plates; hearkening the end of nonrigid cranial bone flap fixation Flaps would not extend during preflight inspection. Switch Hunts
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