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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 Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Byline: Karre Brady WHEN eventually the warm sun came, down went the car hoods and up went the volume on speakers bringing brief earfuls of hell to anyone nearby. |
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