walls have ears

Arti

used to warn that someone may be listening

Peringatan bahwa mungkin ada yang menguping.

Contoh

1. 1Let’s talk about the pay rise outside; walls have ears in this office.
2. 2Keep your voice down when you mention the plan: walls have ears.
3. 3Don’t discuss the surprise in the kitchen, because walls have ears and Mum is next door.
4. 4We whispered in the café because walls have ears, and our boss often has lunch there.
5. 5Why are you whispering? Do you really think walls have ears in your own flat?

Tata bahasa

Peribahasa tetap yang dipakai sebagai klausa utuh: tidak ada yang berubah. Sering dipakai setelah because atau sebuah peringatan.