between the ears
The phrase "between the ears" is commonly used to refer to mental or cognitive aspects, often in an informal or idiomatic context.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Relating to the brain or mental processes.
Example
- Success in this game is all about what happens between the ears.
C1Idiomatic
(idiomatic)Lacking intelligence or common sense.
Example
- Sometimes I think he has nothing between the ears.
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