on one's ear
phrase
: in or into a state of irritation, shock, or discord
set the racing world on its ear by breaking the record
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“On one's ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20one%27s%20ear. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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