Ring in your ears/head
verb
Prolonged hearing of a sound or noise, often after the sound has stopped.
After the concert, a loud ring remained in my ears for hours.
Often appears as...
- constant ring in your ears
- a ring in your ears after loud music
verb
To repeatedly think about something said or done.
His harsh words continue to ring in my head.
Often appears as...
- his words ring in my head
- that thought rings in my head
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Prolonged hearing of a sound or noise, often after the sound has stopped.
After the concert, a loud ring remained in my ears for hours.
Often appears as...
- constant ring in your ears
- a ring in your ears after loud music
verb
To repeatedly think about something said or done.
His harsh words continue to ring in my head.
Often appears as...
- his words ring in my head
- that thought rings in my head
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3After Loud Events
Use 'ring in your ears' after attending loud events like concerts or fireworks to describe lingering sounds.
I can't sleep because the fireworks are still ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Sensation
'Ring in your ears' often refers to a temporary buzzing or ringing noise, not permanent hearing issues.
Even after leaving the factory, the machinery's noise was ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor for Impact
Metaphorically, it can imply an event’s loud impact on your life, not just your hearing.
The protest chants are still ringing in my ears, motivating me.
Pro Tip 1/3After Loud Events
Use 'ring in your ears' after attending loud events like concerts or fireworks to describe lingering sounds.
I can't sleep because the fireworks are still ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Sensation
'Ring in your ears' often refers to a temporary buzzing or ringing noise, not permanent hearing issues.
Even after leaving the factory, the machinery's noise was ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor for Impact
Metaphorically, it can imply an event’s loud impact on your life, not just your hearing.
The protest chants are still ringing in my ears, motivating me.
Pro Tip 1/3After Loud Events
Use 'ring in your ears' after attending loud events like concerts or fireworks to describe lingering sounds.
I can't sleep because the fireworks are still ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Sensation
'Ring in your ears' often refers to a temporary buzzing or ringing noise, not permanent hearing issues.
Even after leaving the factory, the machinery's noise was ringing in my ears.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor for Impact
Metaphorically, it can imply an event’s loud impact on your life, not just your hearing.
The protest chants are still ringing in my ears, motivating me.
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