| 词汇 | pin someone's ears back |
| 释义 | Idiom pin someone's ears back Theme: SCOLDING to scold someone severely; to beat someone. (Slang.)Tom pinned my ears back because I insulted him.I got very mad at John and wanted to pin his ears back, but I didn't. Slang pin someone's ears back Theme: SCOLDING tr. to scold someone severely.She really pinned his ears back.The teacher pinned the kids' ears back for chewing gum. Theme: VIOLENCE tr. to beat someone, especially about the head.Lefty says I'm supposed to pin your ears back.You do something like that again, and I'll pin your ears back. pin back (one's) ears1. To harshly reprimand one. Also seen as "pin (one's) ears back." The principal pinned back Jeff's ears for what he did in the cafeteria. My parents are going to pin my ears back if I'm not home by curfew. 2. To definitively defeat one. Also seen as "pin (one's) ears back." I knew the other team was better, but I didn't think they would pin back our ears so dominantly. Dude, Kristina is a star tennis player—she's going to pin your ears back out there. 3. To beat or strike one, especially targeting the head. Also seen as "pin (one's) ears back." Talk to me like that again and I'll pin back your ears, boy! Don't cross Rufus or he'll pin your ears back. I've seen him do it. 4. To listen carefully. Typically used as an imperative. Also seen as "pin (one's) ears back." Primarily heard in UK. Pin back your ears while the teacher is talking so you don't miss the assignment. My boss told me to pin my ears back during the meeting, but I was already listening closely. pin someone's ears backDefeat, overcome, punish, as in The Red Sox had their ears pinned back by the Yankees, or You'll get your ears pinned back if you're late. [c. 1940] pin someone's ears backAMERICANIf you pin someone's ears back, you tell them off for having done something wrong. I've had some grandparents pin their 40-year-old son's ears back. |
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