Meaning of the word "somebody’s ears are burning" in English
What does "somebody’s ears are burning" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
somebody’s ears are burning
US /ˈsʌm.bɑːd.iz ɪərz ɑːr ˈbɜːr.nɪŋ/
UK /ˈsʌm.bə.diz ɪərz ɑː ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/
Idiom
used to say that someone whose name has just been mentioned is probably being talked about at that moment
Example:
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We were just talking about Sarah, and then she walked in. Her ears must be burning!
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I wonder if John's ears are burning, we've been discussing him for an hour.