What does "flea" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with flea, also see hurt a fly (flea).

See flea in WNW Idioms

flea in one's ear

a stinging rebuke or rebuff, or an annoying hint

See flea in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

a flea in (one's) ear

An annoying hint or a stinging rebuke.

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