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ear to the ground, have one's
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Also, keep one's ear to the ground . Be or remain well informed; be on the watch for new trends and information. For example, She knew she'd succeed as a reporter if she kept her ear to the ground . This graphic expression probably alludes to listening for distant hoofbeats by putting one's ear close to the ground. [Late 1800s]Advertisement
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