walls have ears

意思

used to warn that someone may be listening

提醒可能有人偷聽.

例句

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

固定的俗語，作完整的子句用：各部分都不變。常跟在 because 或警告語之後。