Send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-01-05 05:01

Meaning of Send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear

Send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear British phrase informal

A severe criticism or rebuke that's used to dismiss someone

He was sent away with a flea in his ear for messing up the crime scene.

You will be sent away with a flea in your ear if you repeat the same mistake twice.

The old lady came asking for some money but he sent her away with a flea in his ear.

Other phrases about:

with a flea in your ear

A harsh reproof

chew (one's) ass (out)

To scold someone severely or angrily

take (one) behind the woodshed

To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.

give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind

To speak to someone in an irritable manner 

oh ye of little faith

A gentle and humorous rebuke of someone who has been skeptical of what he/she promises to do.

Grammar and Usage of Send (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear

Verb Forms

  • sends (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear
  • sent (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear
  • sending (one) away with a flea in (one's) ear

The verb "send" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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