Zoeken
to ring in one's ears
01
(of a memory) to still be present in one's mind, particularly when one does not want to remember it
![to [ring] in {one's} (ears|head) definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42872/original/?type=jpeg "to [ring] in {one's} (ears|head) definition and meaning")
What is the origin of the idiom "ring in one's ears" and when to use it?
The idiom "ring in one's ears" originates from a literal description of a feeling. When a loud or sudden noise occurs, it can create a ringing sensation in a person's ears. This sensation often occurs via exposure to loud noises, such as explosions or loud music, which can temporarily or, in some cases, permanently affect one's hearing. This expression is used to describe a memory, thought, or sensation that continues to occupy a person's mind or memory, often because it was significant or emotionally impactful.
Voorbeeld
Even years after the accident, the guilt continued to ring in his ears.
The haunting image of that abandoned house has been ringing in her ears ever since she saw it.
John experienced sudden dizziness and ringing in his ears, leading to a diagnosis of Meniere's disease affecting his inner ear.
