BURN ONE'S EARS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

burn one's ears

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Definition of burn one's ears

as in reprimand

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault She burned his ears for not wearing a seatbelt.

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get after

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The Seminoles did a good job getting after Mensah, getting a sack and forcing him to move in the pocket.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026
But how much better did Atlanta get after adding Reese this past offseason?

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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burn one's ears

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