get ears set out

get (one's) ears set out

To have one's hair cut, especially to a length that reveals one's ears. Ah, I see you got your ears set out. It looks good! I'm thinking of getting my ears set out—my hair's just too long in this hot weather. No, I'm not getting my ears set out. Short hair just doesn't look good on me.

See also: ear, get, out, set

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get one's ears set out

 and get one's ears lowered

Fig. to get one's ears made more visible by getting a haircut. Well, I see you got your ears set out!' Better get my ears lowered because I'm getting a little shaggy.

See also: ear, get, out, set

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