What Does "these walls have ears some could hear us" Mean?
Learn what "these walls have ears some could hear us" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
These walls have ears, some could hear us.
It means people may be listening, so the speaker wants to keep the conversation private.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker warns that other people may overhear them, so they need to be careful.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you think others might overhear a private conversation. It sounds cautious and sometimes dramatic, so it fits tense situations better than casual ones.
Better ways to say it
These walls have ears.
Someone could hear us.
We should be careful who can hear us.
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