Involvement & Interference

When discussing sensitive or private matters, it's best to do so in a private setting, as little pitchers have big ears and they may unintentionally repeat what they hear.

The celebrity was always aware that the day has eyes and the night has ears, so she was careful about her behavior in public and private.

When Jack overheard his coworkers talking about him, he realized that eavesdroppers never hear any good of themselves.

When the architect designed the building, the contractor followed the plans, recognizing that every man to his trade and he was not qualified to make design decisions.

When the neighbors argued over their property lines, the mediator advised them to let every fox take care of his own tail and not to interfere with each other's property.

When the boss criticized the team's performance, one of the employees reminded him to sweep before his own door and evaluate his own leadership skills.

The spies were cautious about their conversations, knowing that walls have ears and any information leaked could be used against them.