“Earful” is a noun referring to a considerable amount of information or a lengthy oral reprimand. The term “earful” is derived from the combination of the words “ear” and “full,” which aptly captures the essence of its meaning. When someone receives an earful, they are figuratively receiving a full load of information or a verbal dressing-down.

Beige flags are an in-between of red flags and green flags; they’re not dating deal breakers, but rather odd little quirks that you notice in a partner or yourself. They’ll make you raise an eyebrow, but nothing more.

This is an American slang term for “flirting with or showing sexual attraction to someone,” dating back to the 1970s.

The phrase 'throw in one's face' can mean “to hurl or splash something into someone’s face.”

The idiom funny business refers to any suspicious, unethical or illegal activity, suggesting that there is deception or mischief involved.

The origin comes from olden times when unscrupulous merchants would sometimes dishonestly sell cats in bags instead of the pigs they advertised, hoping the buyer wouldn’t notice until it was too late. In modern times, it means accidentally exposing a hidden truth or secret, often causing surprise or trouble.

The idiom "hit a nerve" means "to evoke a strong emotional reaction, such as anger, sadness, or disgust, upon being encountered, heard, read, etc."