耳に挟む

耳に挟む (みみにはさむ) means to happen to hear something.

Kana

みみにはさむ

Meaning

to happen to hear something

Japanese Example

会議の内容を耳に挟んだ。

Translation

I happened to hear what was discussed in the meeting.

Related idioms

目から鱗が落ちる

めからうろこがおちる

to have one’s eyes opened

くちがおもい

to be reserved and not talkative

to have trouble dealing with something

あしがでる

to go over budget