Meaning of 'Keep your ear to the ground'
What does the saying 'Keep your ear to the ground' mean?
Idiom: Keep your ear to the ground
Meaning:
If you keep your ear to the ground, you try to keep informed about something, especially if there are rumours or uncertainties.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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