burn one's ears

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Synonyms of burn one's ears next

: to rebuke strongly

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1980, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of burn one's ears was in 1980

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“Burn one's ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn%20one%27s%20ears. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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