in hearing distance
in hearing distance
Close enough to clearly hear what someone says or does. They didn't realize I was in hearing distance when they were discussing my performance in school. Let's step outside—I don't want to fight while they're in hearing distance.
See also: distance, hearing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
in/within (somebody’s) ˈhearing
near enough to somebody so that they can hear what is said: She shouldn’t have said such things in your hearing.See also: hearing, within
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- in/within hearing
- in earshot
- come within earshot
- earshot
- give (one's) ear (to someone)
- give ear to
- Voldemorting
- name no names
- chime
- chime in