have big ears

To listen in on a conversation that one is not a participant in; to eavesdrop. Let's postpone this discussion until a later time—some people in the office have big ears.

See also: big, ear, have

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Grandaughter said: "Is that why you have big ears and a small head?

He went to the second group and asked "Do I have big ears and a small head?

We should all learn to talk Gateacreish

Gary Lineker might think it's funny to have big ears but I don't.

Telly ad made bullies mock my big ears; Liam's anger at Lineker

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