Out of earshot Meaning in English
expression
OWT-uhv-EER-shot
OWT-ov-EER-shot
Definition
If someone is out of earshot, they are far enough away that they cannot hear what is being said.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is informal and usually used about people when you want to say they are far enough away not to overhear something. Commonly appears in family, school, and work settings. Opposite: 'within earshot'. Often followed by explanations or secret conversations.
Spanish: fuera de alcance auditivo - fuera del oídoPortuguese (BR): fora do alcance da audiçãoPortuguese (PT): fora do alcance da audiçãoChinese (Simplified): 听不见的地方Chinese (Traditional): 聽不見的地方Hindi: सुनाई से बाहरArabic: خارج نطاق السمعBengali: শোনার আওতার বাইরেRussian: вне зоны слышимостиJapanese: 聞こえない所でVietnamese: ngoài tầm ngheKorean: 듣는 범위 밖에Turkish: duyma mesafesinin dışındaUrdu: سننے کی حد سے باہرIndonesian: di luar jangkauan pendengaran
Example Sentences
Please wait until the children are out of earshot.
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She spoke quietly to ensure they were out of earshot.
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The dog barked until the stranger was out of earshot.
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Let’s talk when your boss is out of earshot.
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"Say anything you like—they're out of earshot now," he whispered.
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Once the reporters were out of earshot, she finally relaxed.
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