Walls have ears

Related to word: wall

Idiom

Definition

  1. A warning indicating that it is not safe to speak openly because others might be listening.

    隔板有耳(警告别人谨語小心)

    • Remember that 'walls have ears' when discussing personnel issues in the office.

      记得在办公室讨论人事问题时要记住『隔墙有耳』。

    • I don't want to say too much on the phone, you know, walls have ears.

      我不想在电话里说太多,你知道的,隔墙有耳。

    • Be careful when discussing secrets in public places, as they say, walls have ears.

      在公共场所讨论秘密时要小心,正如他们所说,隔墙有耳。