小耳に挟む (こみみにはさむ) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-mu)
overhear; happen to hear
idiomatic expression
Used when one unintentionally catches a snippet of conversation or information. Often implies hearing something interesting or gossipy.
彼が転職するらしいと小耳に挟んだ。
I overheard that he might be changing jobs.
