Believe your ears Meaning in English
expression
bɪˈɫiv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
buh-LEEV yor EERZ
bɪlˈiːv/ /jˈɔː/ /ˈiəz
bih-LEEV yaw EERZ
Definition
To be very surprised by what you hear, often because it is unexpected or hard to believe.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in negative form: 'can't believe your ears.' Informal, often used when hearing surprising news or shocking statements. Similar to 'can't believe your eyes' (for things seen).
Spanish: creer lo que oyesPortuguese (BR): acreditar no que ouvePortuguese (PT): acreditar no que ouveChinese (Simplified): 相信自己的耳朵Chinese (Traditional): 相信自己的耳朵Hindi: अपने कानों पर भरोसा करनाArabic: تصدق أذنيكBengali: কান বিশ্বাস করা - কানকে বিশ্বাস করাRussian: своим ушам веритьJapanese: 耳を疑うVietnamese: tin vào tai mìnhKorean: 귀를 의심하다Turkish: kulaklarına inanmakUrdu: اپنے کانوں پر یقین کرناIndonesian: percaya telinga sendiri
Example Sentences
I couldn't believe my ears when she said yes.
basic
You won't believe your ears when you hear this news.
basic
He couldn't believe his ears at the sudden applause.
basic
I honestly didn't believe my ears when the boss praised my work.
natural
Wait, did he just say we're all getting a bonus? I can't believe my ears!
natural
The news was so shocking, I had to listen twice to believe my ears.
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