have the right sow by the ear

have the right sow by the ear

To see or comprehend a situation accurately. Don't confront her about it until you have the right sow by the ear.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have the right sow by the ear

have the correct understanding of a situation.
See also: by, ear, have, right, sow
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See also:
  • have (one's) ear
  • have somebody's ear
  • have someone's ear
  • have the ear of (one)
  • have the ear of someone
  • a box on the ear
  • smile from ear to ear
  • be grinning from ear to ear
  • grin
  • grin from ear to ear