ear to the ground

Noun

 * 1)  The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
 * 2)  Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.
 * 1)  Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.
 * 1)  Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.
 * 1)  Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.
 * 1)  Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.

Usage notes

 * Often used in the expressions “to keep/put/have one's (or an) ear to the ground”.

Translations

 * French: (to keep one's ear to the ground) rester à l'écoute, être à l'écoute
 * Russian: преврати́ться в слух