“Walls Have Ears” 🏰§
Definition: A warning that secrets are not always safe and may be overheard by others.
Synonyms:§
- Loose lips sink ships
- Watch your back
- Mum’s the word
Related Terms:§
- Eavesdrop
- Spy
- Surveillance
- Informant
Usage:§
“Be careful discussing company secrets in the open office; remember, walls have ears!”
Quotes:§
“It’s astonishing how much trouble can be started by words spoken out of place. Remember, walls have ears”. - Famous Anonymous Spy 🕵️♂️
Proverbs:§
- “A closed mouth catches no flies.”
- “Discretion is the better part of valor.”
References:§
- The Bird in a Cage by James Shirley (1633)
Literary Suggestions:§
- 1984 by George Orwell – A dystopian novel where Big Brother always listens.
- The Spy Who Came in from the Cold by John le Carré – A spy novel filled with secrets and surveillance.
Movies and TV Shows:§
- The Lives of Others – A film about secret surveillance in East Germany.
- Homeland – A TV series about espionage and intelligence.
Inspirational Thought:§
“Trust is a fragile thing. Handle it with care.”
Quizzes:§
🎈Until next time, remember: Even silence speaks volumes; make sure it sings the right tune. Happy exploring the vibrant world of clichés!
👋 Yours in Words, Ivy Spywriter
