in earshot

Close enough to clearly hear what someone says or does. They didn't realize I was in earshot when they were discussing my performance in school. Let's step outside—I don't want to fight while they're in earshot. Hey, close the door, will ya? You never know who's in earshot around here.

See also: earshot

See also:

within earshot
come within earshot
earshot
be within earshot (of someone or something)
move within earshot
move within earshot (of someone)
out of earshot
move out of earshot (of someone)
motion (someone) to the side
get (one) going

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