How to Pronounce "have an ear to the ground"
expression
HAV an EER tuh the GROWND
HAV un EE-uh tu the GROWND
Definition
To stay alert and pay close attention so you can quickly notice new information, trends, or changes, especially by listening to people or watching what's happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈiə/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV an EER tuh the GROWND
UK
HAV un EE-uh tu the GROWND
Listen in Context
It's important to have an ear to the ground if you want to know about company changes.
Good managers have an ear to the ground to understand their teams.
He always has an ear to the ground about the latest trends.
I try to have an ear to the ground so I don't miss any big news in our industry.