walls have ears walls have ears Sometimes one's most confidential conversations are overheard. "Be careful what you say," he whispered. "Remember that walls have ears." No categories: add yours Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: W Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss