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(idiomatic, colloquial) Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.

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ears are burning

Source Word

ears are burning

colloquial idiomatic

(idiomatic, colloquial) Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.

Japanese Meaning

他の場所で噂話になっている状態である / その状況が進行中で、自分が話題になっていると感じる

I can't explain it, but my ears are burning—I overheard coworkers mentioning my name in the break room.

説明はできないけど、私のことが話題になっているみたいだ。休憩室で同僚たちが私の名前を口にしているのを聞いたから。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic, colloquial) Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.

His ears are burning.