com a pulga atrás da orelha

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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Literally, with the flea behind the ear.

Adjective

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com a pulga atrás da orelha (invariable)

  1. (idiomatic, of a person) distrustful, suspicious
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see com,‎ a,‎ pulga,‎ atrás,‎ da,‎ orelha.