walls have ears

意味

used to warn that someone may be listening

誰かが聞いているかもしれないという警告.

例文

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?

文法

一つの文として使う決まったことわざで、どの語も変化しない。because や警告の言葉の後に置くことが多い。