Meaning
To have a ringing in the ears, superstitiously.
Cultural Background
It is a lighthearted superstition.
Context is key
Only use this when you are joking about gossip.
Meaning
To have a ringing in the ears, superstitiously.
Context is key
Only use this when you are joking about gossip.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
J'ai les oreilles qui _____, quelqu'un doit parler de moi.
The idiom is 'avoir les oreilles qui sifflent'.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesJ'ai les oreilles qui _____, quelqu'un doit parler de moi.
The idiom is 'avoir les oreilles qui sifflent'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it's usually playful.
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