little pitchers have long ears

A form of little pitchers have big ears — Small children often overhear more of what is said than adults realize or desire.

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proverb
  1. alternativeAlternative form of little pitchers have big ears.

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APA

little pitchers have long ears. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/little%20pitchers%20have%20long%20ears

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “little pitchers have long ears,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/little%20pitchers%20have%20long%20ears.

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