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.