There is some speculation of the origin of the phrase "pin your ears back". Some people think it originates from how animals pin their ears back when they are in attack mode.
When a horse is angry, it may exhibit behaviors such as stomping its feet, pinning its ears back, swishing its tail aggressively, or even attempting to kick or bite. It is important to approach and handle an angry horse with caution to avoid any potential harm.
When a horse's ears are pinned back (Flat against the back of it's head.) it is telling you "Back off buddy!" It means the horse is not in a good mood. (It is not happy.) This could be followed by a kick or a bite, so watch out and back up!
If a horse's ears are slanted back, it can indicate that the horse is feeling anxious, defensive, or in pain. It is important to assess the situation and address any potential sources of discomfort or stress for the horse.
Well if the horses ears are just slanted backwards a little it means the horse is listening to you. but if the horses ears are all the back where they are touching the back of there neck then they are very mad.
The 'pouches' on the ears are actually loose skin folds that allow the ears to fold smoothly if the cat pulls its ears back. These skin folds are perfectly natural and are found on every domestic cat's ears.
From the sport of wrestling.
A dog with their ears back usually suggests a negative, timid or fearful reaction. A dog will also pin their ears back if they are surronded by noise, since a dogs sense of hearing is far greater than our own.
I have never heard the saying, "Slap your ears back." However, I have heard of 2 others that are similar. "Pin once's ears back" means get ready to move or act quickly and decisively. "Box your ears" is a threat to hit someone in the face or head.
Yes it is very clear that Ryan Westley has ears that are bigger the the average size of gentleman his age. Unfortunately for Ryan this will only get worse, as your ears never stop growing. Perhaps Ryan should look into an minor operation to pin back those elephant ears.
Palestinian and Persian
The word pin has the first know usage dating back to the 12th century. The origin is Middle English from the Old English "pinn" possibly from the Latin word "pinna" meaning quill or feather.
ears forward-happy ears to side-content ears flat back-aggressive, in pain ears slightly back-listening behind them
two ears of corn
when a horse puts his ears back he is angry or in pain. It depends what he puts his ears back at. I hope this is of some help to you. what to you do that he puts his ears back at...?if you wright back im sure i can help you..=]
A brooch is an item of jewelry with a pin on the back to pin to your clothing.
It depends how you want your hair. If you want it tied up the pull your hair back OVER your ears to pin them back and tie it tight and low. I myself have sticky out ears so if you want your hair down, try curling it or pushing it forward and use HAIRSPRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope this helps xx
Some grasshoppers make sounds with their back legs but they do not have ears there.