Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have something coming out of your ears
idiomatic expression
/hæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈkʌmɪŋ aʊt ʌv jʊər ɪrz/
Definition
To have a lot of something, especially something that is overwhelming, excessive, or abundant.
Examples
- You must have homework coming out of your ears if you’re staying up this late to finish it.
- After the festival, we had so much leftover food that it felt like we had pizza coming out of our ears.
Meaning
This phrase is used to describe a situation where someone is inundated with a particular thing, often to the point of it being too much or unmanageable.
Synonyms
- overloaded
- flooded
- inundated
- swamped
- overwhelmed
