flea in the ear

1. Something annoying. That constant beeping has become a flea in the ear. Is there any way to stop it?

2. A harsh reprimand. I had to talk to Mr. Myers about the botched report today, and boy, did he give me a flea in the ear.

See also: ear, flea

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

a box on the ear
nag
nag at
nag at (one)
put (someone or something) under a microscope
give (someone) what for, to
get after
get after (someone or something)
give (one) a tongue-lashing
give someone a tongue-lashing

References in periodicals archive

"His accuracy with a football is better than with a rifle," joked warrant officer Bob Jeffrey, happy to give one last flea in the ear to the new pounds 3million Soldier Blue.

First team squaddie!

词组	flea in the ear
释义	flea in the ear flea in the ear 1. Something annoying. That constant beeping has become a flea in the ear. Is there any way to stop it? 2. A harsh reprimand. I had to talk to Mr. Myers about the botched report today, and boy, did he give me a flea in the ear. See also: ear, flea Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: a box on the ear nag nag at nag at (one) put (someone or something) under a microscope give (someone) what for, to get after get after (someone or something) give (one) a tongue-lashing give someone a tongue-lashing References in periodicals archive "His accuracy with a football is better than with a rifle," joked warrant officer Bob Jeffrey, happy to give one last flea in the ear to the new pounds 3million Soldier Blue. First team squaddie!
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