Meaning of the word "fields have eyes, and woods have ears" in English
What does "fields have eyes, and woods have ears" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fields have eyes, and woods have ears
US /fiːldz hæv aɪz, ænd wʊdz hæv ɪrz/
UK /fiːldz hæv aɪz, ənd wʊdz hæv ɪəz/
Idiom
a warning that one should be careful about what they say because there may be people listening in unexpected places
Example:
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Be careful what you say here; fields have eyes, and woods have ears.
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I won't discuss the secret now, for fields have eyes, and woods have ears.