with a flea in your ear
US /wɪθ ə fli ɪn jʊər ɪər/
UK /wɪθ ə fli ɪn jʊər ɪər/
1.
con una reprimenda, con un regaño
a sharp rebuke or dismissal, often causing annoyance or humiliation
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He asked for a raise but was sent away with a flea in his ear.
Pidió un aumento, pero fue despedido con una reprimenda.
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After complaining, she was sent home with a flea in her ear.
Después de quejarse, la enviaron a casa con una reprimenda.