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African version of "Tip of the iceberg". As in the Western saying, what you can see is minute compared to what lies below the surface.
"I suspect that what we've seen in this investigation is merely the ears of the Hippo".
Cloth-eared: (adj.) Describes a person who is dull, insensitive, or thick-headed. It refers pejoratively to one who acts as though their ears are made of (and functioning like) cloth, as a stuffed animal would have.
I've told you time and again, don't put the toothpaste in your mouth before your toothbrush, you cloth eared bog-trotter!
A situation in which one has a severe crush, to the extent that they hear their crush's name being mentioned, even though this isn't the case
"Can you grab some bread?"
"Did you say something about Brad?"
"No, you totally have cupid's ear!"
A term to describe a stupid person, likening their head to a piece of wood with ears. Most often overheard in English suburbs around the greater London area. Possibly of French origin.
Relating, but not limited to the earbud part of Nuraphones. These headphones are an in ear AND over ear headphone. The ear buds are attached to the inside of the ear cup and protrude slightly - resembles a penis
Man: “I forgot my ear penises in your car!”
Woman: “I’m already home, I’ll put them in my mailbox.”
the tube in which you hear things.
(Wife) Hey Hunny wanna get the phone?
(Husband) I broke my ear tube.
People with large ears that pull forward making them look like they have elephant ears when wearing a mask during the covid-19 pandemic.
Look at that guy with dumbo ears from that face mask.