a flea in ear

Related to a flea in ear: flea in his ear

a flea in (one's) ear

A sharp, strident, or disconcerting reproof or rebuff. She gave me a flea in my ear over my spending habits. I'll be sure to put a flea in his ear the next time I see him!
See also: ear, flea
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a flea in (one's) ear

An annoying hint or a stinging rebuke.
See also: ear, flea
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • flea in his ear
  • flea in one's ear, a
  • a flea in (one's) ear
  • a flea in your ear
  • ear
  • have (one's) ear
  • have somebody's ear
  • have someone's ear
  • a box on the ear
  • have the ear of someone