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What is the origin of idiom lie between your

The idiom "lie between your ears" doesn't actually exist. It's likely a misunderstanding or misremembering of the idiom "between the ears", which is often used to refer to someone's mind or intelligence.

Here's a breakdown of the idiom "between the ears":

* Origin: The phrase likely originated from the idea that the brain, the seat of thought and intelligence, is located within the skull, between the ears.

* Meaning: It signifies the inner workings of someone's mind, their thoughts, understanding, and intellect.

* Examples:

* "He's got a lot going on between the ears." (Meaning he's intelligent or insightful)

* "Don't let him fool you, he's got a lot more going on between the ears than he lets on." (Meaning he's smarter than he seems)

So, while "lie between your ears" is not a recognized idiom, it's possible someone intended to say "between the ears" and just misremembered the phrasing.

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