English Explanatory Dictionary

ear to the ground

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
  2. Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.

Pronunciation

en-au-ear to the ground.ogg

Word forms

ear to the ground ears to the ground

Related words

keep a weather eye open

Translations

Bulgarian: наострям уши French: rester à l'écoute French: être à l'écoute Polish: bycie czujnym Russian: преврати́ться в слух Scottish Gaelic: cluas ri claisneachd Spanish: seguir informado de que sucede Spanish: estar bien informado Spanish: procurar estar informado
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