Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-an-earful
idiom
/ɡɛt ən ˈɪrˌfəl/
Definition
To receive a lot of information or news, often in a surprising or overwhelming manner.
Examples
- After the meeting, I really got an earful about the project’s delays.
- She got an earful from her parents about staying out too late.
- When he asked for feedback, he got an earful from his colleagues on how to improve his presentation.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get an earful’ typically means to be told something in detail, especially when it involves criticism or important news.
Synonyms
- receive a lot of information
- get a scolding
- be told off
