walls have ears

Maksud

used to warn that someone may be listening

Amaran bahawa mungkin ada orang yang sedang mendengar.

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?

Tatabahasa

Peribahasa tetap ini digunakan sebagai klausa penuh dan tidak berubah. Peribahasa ini sering selepas because atau selepas sesuatu amaran.