get out of someone's ear
A vivid slang phrase meaning to stop pestering or nagging someone — to get out of their head and leave them in peace.
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A vivid slang phrase meaning to stop pestering or nagging someone — to get out of their head and leave them in peace. The 'ear' here is the point of entry for all that unwanted advice, criticism, or chatter. Telling someone to get out of your ear is a sharper, more colorful version of 'leave me alone' or 'stop bothering me.' It evokes the image of an irritating voice that keeps buzzing away like a fly you can't swat.
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(slang) To stop bothering someone.
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