Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chew someone's ear
idiom
/tʃuː ˈsʌmwʌnz ɪə/
Definition
To talk to someone at length about something, often in a way that is annoying.
Examples
- My boss chewed my ear about the new project for an hour.
- She always chews my ear about her latest adventures.
- He tends to chew my ear off when it comes to his hobbies.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone is talking excessively, usually on a topic that may not be interesting to the listener.
Synonyms
- Rabbit on
- Bore someone
- Talk someone’s ear off
