| 词汇 | earful |
| 释义 | earful Theme: GOSSIP n. a tremendous amount of gossip.I got a big earful about Sally.I can give you an earful about the mayor. earful noun a reprimand, especially when robust or lengthy US, 1911an earfulA lengthy reprimand or lecture. I got an earful from my mom once she heard about my speeding ticket. I gave that kid an earful after he dented my car. get an earfulTo receive a lengthy reprimand or lecture. I got an earful from my mom once she heard about my speeding ticket. give (one) an earful1. To give one a lengthy reprimand or lecture. My mom gave me an earful once she heard about my speeding ticket. I gave that kid an earful after he dented my car. 2. To divulge secrets to one. Tim gave me an earful about his relationship this afternoon, and it doesn't sound good. I think he's going to break up with Mark. *an earfulFig. a great amount of discussion, criticism, gossip, or complaint. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) She was really mad about something, and I sure got an earful. Sue was standing around the corner while Jim and Mary were arguing and got an earful. earful(ˈirfʊl)1. n. a tremendous amount of gossip. I can give you an earful about the mayor. 2. n. a scolding. Her mother gave her an earful when she finally got home. give someone an earful1. tv. to scold someone. Sally gave Sam an earful for the way he treated Mary. 2. tv. to tell someone surprising secrets. Willy gave Sally an earful about Todd’s tax problems. |
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