隔墙有耳,汉语成语,意思是隔着一道墙,也有人偷听(someone may be listening on the other side1 of the wall)。比喻即便秘密商量,其他人也会了解,也用于劝人说话小心,免得泄露。与英文谚语walls have ears意思相同,表示somebody may be listening, so be careful what you say。
例句:
别在这里聊买卖上的事情,隔墙有耳。
Dont say anything about our business2 dealings in here. Walls have ears.
你最好小点声,要了解隔墙有耳。
Youd better keep your voice3 down. Walls have ears, you know.