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Mettere la pulce nell'orecchio

Literally 'to put a flea in the ear,' this means to say something that makes someone curious or suspicious. It is used when you give someone a hint that makes them start questioning a situation.

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Examples in context

Mi hai messo la pulce nell'orecchio stasera.

You put a bug in my ear tonight.

Le sue parole mi hanno messo una pulce.

Her words planted a seed of doubt in me.

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