Tenir la mosca darrere l'orella
Example: Sempre he tingut la mosca darrere l'orella sobre aquell acord sospitós.
Definition
"Tenir la mosca darrere l'orella" is a Catalan expression meaning to be suspicious or doubtful about something, to have a lingering feeling that something is not right or to mistrust a situation or agreement.
Etymology
The phrase "tenir la mosca darrere l'orella" literally translates to 'to have the fly behind the ear.' It likely originates from the irritating feeling of a fly buzzing near one’s ear, symbolizing persistent suspicion or unease. This vivid image captures how suspicion can be nagging and hard to ignore.
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To be suspicious