have (something) coming out of (one's) ears

have (something) coming out of (one's) ears

Said of things that occur or are present in a great amount or abundance. Because the end of the semester is almost here, I have panicked students in search of extra credit coming out of my ears.See also: coming, ear, have, of, out

have something coming out of your ears

INFORMALIf you have something coming out of your ears, you have a great amount of it. There's no stopping Norton. He's got awards coming out of his ears, including a fourth BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance. She's got university degrees coming out of her ears.See also: coming, ear, have, of, out, something

have something coming out of your ears

have a substantial or excessive amount of something. informal 1997 Daily Express In terms of advice…Jill's had suggestions coming out of her ears. See also: coming, ear, have, of, out, something