walls have ears

뜻

used to warn that someone may be listening

누가 엿들을 수 있으니 말조심하라는 경고.

예문

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?

문법

하나의 절로 쓰는 고정된 속담이라 형태가 바뀌지 않는다. 흔히 because 뒤나 경고하는 말 뒤에 쓴다.