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earful

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*an earful
Fig. a great amount of discussion, criticism, gossip, or complaint. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) She was really mad about something, and I sure got an earful. Sue was standing around the corner while Jim and Mary were arguing and got an earful.

give somebody an earful  (informal)
to tell someone how angry you are with them You can just imagine the earful he gave her when they got home.
See also: give

get an earful
to have a lot to listen to His fans got quite an earful - several well-known pieces spiced up with new arrangements.
Usage notes: often said about criticism or unwanted suggestions: I got a very unpleasant earful from a truck driver who thought I was in his way.
See also: get


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Madonna can expect an earful from the church when she hits Poland today.
wardens are used to getting an earful from motorists.
Crawford was able to laugh about it, but he said his sons were going to be getting an earful for skipping the election.
 
 
 
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