with a flea in your ear
US /wɪθ ə fli ɪn jʊər ɪər/
UK /wɪθ ə fli ɪn jʊər ɪər/
1.
dengan teguran keras, dengan penolakan tajam
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.
Dia meminta kenaikan gaji tetapi diusir dengan teguran keras.
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After complaining, she was sent home with a flea in her ear.
Setelah mengeluh, dia disuruh pulang dengan teguran keras.