Example: Siempre ando con la mosca detrás de la oreja en esa reunión.
Definition
"Andar con la mosca detrás de la oreja" is a Spanish expression meaning to feel suspicious or doubtful about something, often implying a sense of unease or mistrust. It describes a state of being wary or alert because something seems off or suspicious.
Translations
to be suspicious
argwaan hebben
anar amb la mosca darrere l'orella
être méfiant
misstrauisch sein
Etymology
The phrase "andar con la mosca detrás de la oreja" literally translates to 'to walk with the fly behind the ear.' It likely comes from the irritating sensation of having a fly buzzing near the ear, symbolizing persistent doubt or suspicion. Did you know? This vivid imagery captures the nagging feeling that something is not quite right.
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"Andar con la mosca detrás de la oreja" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be suspicious