B2💬 Everyday Life
Mettere la pulce nell'orecchio
To plant a seed of doubt
Literal Translation
"To put a flea in the ear"
What it means
To plant a seed of doubt / to give someone food for thought
Example in context
"Le sue parole mi hanno messo la pulce nell'orecchio."
"His words planted a seed of doubt in my mind."
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