ears are burning

English

Pronunciation

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Phrase

ears are burning

1. (idiomatic, colloquial) Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.

   His ears are burning.

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: korvia kuumottaa
• French: avoir les oreilles qui sifflent (fr)
• Italian: fischiare le orecchie
• Russian: икается (ikajetsja) (idiomatic)

See also

• are your ears burning