flea in (one's) ear

ˈflē

noun

any of an order (Siphonaptera) of small wingless bloodsucking insects that have a hard laterally compressed body and legs adapted to leaping and that feed on warm-blooded animals

Middle English fle, from Old English flēa; akin to Old High German flōh flea

The first known use of flea was before the 12th century

turn onverb

to cause to work by or as if by turning a control turn on the computer

turn the water on

to cause interest or enjoyment

the kind of music that turns me on

turning pointnoun

a point (as in an action or situation) where an important change occurs

Turkish towelnoun

a towel made of cotton terry cloth

play1 of 2noun

a brisk handling or using

the play of a sword

the conduct, course, or action of a game

rain held up play

a particular act or maneuver in a game

a great play by the shortstop

one's turn in a game

it's your play

exercise or activity for amusement

children at play

absence of any bad intention

said it in play

the act or an instance of playing on words : pun

the act of playing a game and risking something on an uncertain event : gambling, gaming

a way or manner of acting or proceeding : action, conduct

fair play

operation sense 1, activity

brisk or light movement

the light play of a breeze

freedom of motion

too much play in the steering wheel

opportunity for action

the new job gave play to my talents

the stage representation of an action or story

a dramatic composition : drama

play2 of 2verb

to engage in sport or recreation and especially in activity for amusement

children playing

to treat or behave lightly or without respect that is due

play with a new idea

to make use of double meaning or the similarity of sound of two words for humorous effect : pun

to handle something in an absentminded way : toy

played with the pencil

to take advantage

played upon the people's fears

to move swiftly or lightly

shadows playing on the wall

to move freely

to let go in a stream

hoses playing on the fire

to sound in performance

listen to an organ playing

to be staged or presented

what's playing at the movies

to behave in a particular way

play safe

to take part in play ball

play cards

to pretend to take part in the activities of

children playing house

to do for amusement or from mischief

play a trick on someone

to perform on or as if on the stage

play a part

to act the part of

play the fool

to contend against in a game

playing the Dodgers today

to put or keep in action play a fish on a line

play a card in a game

to cause something to produce music or sound play a record

play the piano

turkey vulturenoun

an American vulture with a red head and whitish bill called alsoturkey buzzard

turkey-cocknoun

a male turkey

build1 of 2verb

to make by putting together parts or materials : construct build a bridge

build a house

to produce or create gradually build up your strength

build a winning team

to move or grow toward a peak

excitement was building

build2 of 2noun

form or kind of structureespecially: physique

fish1 of 2noun

a water-dwelling animal—usually used in combinationcuttlefish

starfish

a cold-blooded vertebrate animal with a typically long scaly tapering body, limbs developed as fins, and a vertical tail fin that lives and breathes in water

the flesh of fish used as food

fish2 of 2verb

to catch or try to catch fish

to catch or try to catch fish in

fish the stream

to search for something underwater

fishing for pearls

to seek something by or as if by groping or feeling fished in his pocket for change

fished for compliments

fit1 of 4adjective

suitable for a particular purposeespecially: so adapted to the environment as to be capable of surviving —often used in the phrase survival of the fittest

water fit for drinking

acceptable from a particular point of view : proper

a movie fit for the whole family

ready entry 1 sense 1, prepared

get the ship fit for sea

qualified sense 1, competent

fit for the job

sound physically and mentally : healthy

fit2 of 4noun

a sudden violent attack of a disease or condition (as epilepsy) especially when marked by convulsions or loss of consciousness

a sudden outburst (as of laughter or anger)

fit3 of 4verb

to be suitable for or to : befit

to be of the right size and shape

the suit fits

to insert or adjust until correctly in place

to make a place or room for

fit another chair

to be in agreement with

his story fits the facts

to make ready : prepare

to bring to a required form and size : adjust

to supply what is needed for : equip

fit out an expedition

to be in harmony or agreement : belong—often used with in

fit4 of 4noun

the way something fits

a tight fit

a piece of clothing that fits

fleanoun

any of an order of small wingless bloodsucking insects with a hard body and legs used for leaping