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have one's ear to the ground What does have one's ear to the ground mean?	listen carefully for advice or advance warning of something	Our teacher always has his ear to the ground to look for possible trouble at school.
have one's ear to the ground What does have one's ear to the ground mean?	to listen carefully in the hope of getting advance warning of something	I have my ear to the ground to see if any changes are planned for my company.
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Have One's Ear To The Ground Idiom