Did you know the expression, little pitchers have big ears, referring to eavesdropping children, came from medieval times when the handles on pitchers were called ears.
When I was quite young, a neighbour talking to my mother said, 'Look out, big ears is listening'. I was and used to enjoy the hearing gossip even if I didn't understand it all.
I did know that one - my parents told me when I was a little pitcher.
ReplyDeleteHeh:)
DeleteAND Woot! Woot! for knowing the answer;)
DeleteWhen I was quite young, a neighbour talking to my mother said, 'Look out, big ears is listening'. I was and used to enjoy the hearing gossip even if I didn't understand it all.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you were a curious child, Andrew:)
DeleteHah! I have actually heard this one before, I think I read it in a book! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWoot! Woot! Good job!
DeleteI always thought that expression was Little pictures have big ears. As in artwork on the wall. Learn something new every day
ReplyDeleteMakes sense.
DeleteI never heard that saying but I always love where sayings originate from. I know many big kids...aka adults, who love to eavesdrop.
ReplyDeleteHeh. Oh yes.
DeleteNo, I did not know.
ReplyDeleteYour Thursday factoid, Jamie;)
DeleteI didn't! I'm always learning something new here:) xo
DeleteGrinning:)xoxox
DeleteI didn’t know that
ReplyDeleteHeading over to your place to see what I don't know;)
DeleteNope. I didn't know that!
ReplyDeleteYour factoid for the day, Liz:)
DeleteInteresting. My kids were like that, still are, as adults.
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DeleteInteresting 🤔
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DeleteI always wondered about that expression.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Me too, Janie. I finally broke down and looked it up:)
DeleteNo conocÃa esa expresión, gracias por la información
ReplyDeleteYou bet, J.P:)
DeleteHugs
I never heard that expression!
ReplyDeleteReally? You must be a young'un:)
DeleteI didn't know this! Very cute! LOL! Big Hugs!
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