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With a flea in your ear

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Rejection Feeling

The phrase can imply feeling unwelcome after being reprimanded or criticized.

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He told her off and she stormed out with a flea in her ear.
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Intensity Varies

Severity of scolding can affect the emotion behind having a 'flea in your ear'.

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The coach's harsh words left the team with a flea in their ears.
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Dismissive Tone

Often used when someone is disregarded or brushed off abruptly.

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Dismissed early, the assistant wandered off with a flea in his ear.
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