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Meaning of have one's ears pinned back | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To be strongly scolded, reprimanded or admonished.
    idiomatic
  2. To be soundly defeated.
    idiomatic

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have one's eye on have one's fill have one's finger on the pulse have one's finger on the trigger have one's fingers all thumbs have one's fingers in many pies

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