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make (someone's) ears burnTo make someone uncomfortable, embarrassed, or disconcerted by what is being said. Alludes to the ears growing red from blushing. More...
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make (someone's) ears burn
- Hearing the government spokesperson boasting this bunch of ill-minded statements makes me sick and my ears burn.
- I could almost see this scene finishing with a rageful argument, that would make my ears burn.
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