Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-flea-in-ones-ear
idiom
/əˈfliː ɪn wʌnz ɪr/
Definition
A term used to describe a persistent annoyance or irritation that is hard to ignore, much like a flea that keeps biting despite attempts to remove it.
Examples
- Trying to concentrate on my work with all the noise outside felt like having a flea in my ear.
- The constant criticism from his coworkers was like a flea in his ear, always buzzing in the back of his mind.
Meaning
The phrase suggests being bothered by something small and irritating that disrupts your peace or focus.
Synonyms
- bother
- nuisance
- irritation
- annoyance
