He went away with a flea in 's ear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Describes someone being rebuked or treated rudely after an attempt.
- In plain terms
- He left after receiving a sharp rebuke.
- What can you take from it?
- Rebuffs often end attempts to engage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle rejection?
- Is the rebuke deserved?
Another view
It relies on an idiom that may not be clear to all.
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