earshot
noun /ˈɪəʃɒt/
/ˈɪrʃɑːt/
Idioms Idioms
out of earshot (of somebody/something)
- too far away to hear somebody/something or to be heard
- We waited until Ted was safely out of earshot before discussing it.
- He diplomatically moved out of earshot.
within earshot (of somebody/something)
- near enough to hear somebody/something or to be heard
- As she came within earshot of the group, she heard her name mentioned.
- He said nothing, for the policeman was still within earshot.