coming out of one's ears

coming out of (one's) ears

Occurring or present in a great amount or abundance. Because the end of the semester is almost here, I've got panicked students in search of extra credit coming out of my ears.See also: coming, ear, of, out

coming out of one's ears

Overabundant, more than can be managed, as in We miscalculated-new orders are coming out of our ears. [Slang; mid-1900s] Also see embarrassment of riches. See also: coming, ear, of, out