How to Pronounce "keep an ear to the ground"
expression
KEEP-uhn-EER-tuh-thuh-GROWND
KEEP-uhn-EE-uh-tuh-thuh-GROWND
Definition
To listen carefully and stay informed about what is happening, especially to notice new trends, opportunities, or problems early.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈiɹ/, /ˈɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
kˈiːp/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈiə/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-uhn-EER-tuh-thuh-GROWND
UK
KEEP-uhn-EE-uh-tuh-thuh-GROWND
Listen in Context
Try to keep an ear to the ground for any news about the job openings.
It's smart to keep an ear to the ground in this industry.
She always keeps an ear to the ground to find good deals.
If you keep an ear to the ground, you'll hear about changes before anyone else.