keep one's ear to the ground — to stay informed about what is happening or what people are thinking
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to stay informed about what is happening or what people are thinking
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːp wʌnz ɪr tu ðə ɡraʊnd/
Korean meaning: 상황을 파악하다, 정보를 수집하다, 동향을 살피다
Korean pronunciation: **킵** 원즈 **이**어 투 더 **그라**운드
Example Sentences
- The gossip queen always keeps her ear to the ground - she knows who's dating whom before the couples do!
- Smart investors keep their ears to the ground to catch wind of market changes.
- My mom keeps her ear to the ground about neighborhood drama better than any detective!
keep one's ear to the ground
VERB//kiːp wʌnz ɪr tu ðə ɡraʊnd//
to stay informed about what is happening or what people are thinking
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Origin
아메리카 원주민들이 말발굽 소리나 적의 움직임을 감지하기 위해 귀를 땅에 대고 들었던 관습에서 유래된 표현입니다.
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📝Examples
“The gossip queen always keeps her ear to the ground - she knows who's dating whom before the couples do!”
“Smart investors keep their ears to the ground to catch wind of market changes.”
“My mom keeps her ear to the ground about neighborhood drama better than any detective!”
“Keep your ear to the ground during the meeting - there might be hints about promotions.”
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