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2 definitions • 3 examples
1
the
range
of
distance
within
which it is
possible
to be heard or to hear what someone is saying:
Examples:
in/
within
earshot I don't think you should say anything while the
boss
is still in/
within
earshot.
out of earshot Wait
till
she's out of earshot before you say anything.
2
the
range
of
distance
within
which you can be heard or hear what someone is saying:
Examples:
I hope the
boss
was well out of earshot when you made that
nasty
remark
.
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