ear to the ground

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === ear to the ground (plural ears to the ground) (idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness. (attributively, usually hyphenated) Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed. ==== Usage notes ==== Often used in the expressions “to keep/put/have one's (or an) ear to the ground”. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== keep a weather eye open