Meaning of the word "eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves" in English
What does "eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves
US /ˈivzˌdrɑpərz ˈnɛvər hir ˈɛni ɡʊd əv ðɛmˈsɛlvz/
UK /ˈiːvzˌdrɒpəz ˈnɛvə hɪə ˈɛni ɡʊd əv ðəmˈsɛlvz/
Idiom
people who listen secretly to others' conversations are likely to hear unpleasant things said about themselves
Example:
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I overheard them calling me lazy, but I guess eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves.
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She was upset by what she heard while spying, but eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves.