Meaning of 'Put a bug in your ear'
What does the saying 'Put a bug in your ear' mean?
Idiom: Put a bug in your ear
Meaning:
If you put a bug in someone's ear, you give him or her a reminder or suggestion relating to a future event.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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