Walls have ears

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phrase

A warning that others may be listening to your private conversations, so you should be careful about what you say.

Be careful about what you say about the boss here, remember, walls have ears.
Visual representation of "walls have ears" - A warning that others may be listening to your private conversations, so you should be careful about what you say

Often appears as...

  • secretly
  • walls have ears

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Privacy Caution

Use this phrase when suggesting that confidential information might be overheard.

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Discussing our strategies here is risky – walls have ears.
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Conversational Warning

This phrase is a discrete way to advise someone to speak less freely.

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I would keep my opinions to myself if I were you; walls have ears.
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Hostile Settings

Especially relevant in situations where mistrust or surveillance is a concern.

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In this competitive industry, don't forget that walls have ears.
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