If you have your ear to the ground, then you are listening to gossip or rumors, and you know all of the latest "dirt."
No, that phrase is not a metaphor; it is an idiom. Idioms are common phrases that have a figurative meaning different from their literal meaning. In this case, the phrase means to stay practical and down-to-earth.
The expression "ear to the ground" means being alert and attentive to any information or changes in a situation. It suggests being vigilant and listening carefully for any signs or news that could affect a particular situation or outcome.
"The ground gave way" means that the ground collapsed or crumbled beneath something or someone, typically leading to a sudden fall or sinking. It suggests instability or weakness in the ground that caused it to break apart or give in.
Finely ground soil is called abyssies it comes from the latin word or greek meaning in greek(soil or dirt)or in Latin(dark and damp
This phrase likely does not have a specific meaning and may be nonsensical or meant to be humorous. It is not a common expression or idiom with a widely understood interpretation.
The LITERAL meaning would be a flea in your ear! But "a flea in your ear" is an idiom, a saying, and it is not normally used literally.
It means to get your full attention and listen to what he/she is going to say
The idiom you have alluded to means to be placed precariously or unfavourably in a situation. The American expression "skating on thin ice" has a meaning that is synonymous and can be used interchangeably with the idiom in question.
They are enamored or in awe of a person. They feel that the ground they have walked on is now special simply by the touch of their feet.
It just means that something is cute. The idiom makes little sense since bugs do not have ears.
Can you figure out the meaning by defining the terms literally? No, so it is an idiom. Literally, it means to remove something, but figuratively it means for an airplane to get off the ground.
That is an idiom (an expression or saying particular to a region that has a figurative meaning).
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
it means tht u listen to the brezze of SMD standing for sample mediation decoratment the meaning of play it by the ear lol i used this on a web my teacher gave and it was correct
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
If you listen to gossip, it will poison your ear about Joe.