What is another word for flea in the ear?
Pronunciation: [flˈiː ɪnðɪ ˈi͡ə] (IPA) 
The phrase "flea in the ear" is a colloquialism that means to nag or bother someone incessantly. Similar phrases include "bug in the ear," "gnat in the ear," and "buzz in the ear." Other synonyms include "irritant," "annoyance," "bother," "aggravation," and "pest." These phrases often describe the feeling of discomfort or annoyance when someone won't stop talking or harping on a particular topic. Other synonymical phrases include "pestering," "hounding," "harassing," and "tormenting." These words can be used to describe a wide range of situations where someone is feeling nagged, interrupted, or harassed by another person or thing.
