Tommy Tran
2021-01-05 05:01
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.
A harsh reproof
To scold someone severely or angrily
To secretly punish or rebuke someone for doing something.
To speak to someone in an irritable manner
A gentle and humorous rebuke of someone who has been skeptical of what he/she promises to do.
The verb "send" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him
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