Definition of 寝耳に水 (ねみみにみず)

みみみず

寝耳に水

ねみみにみず

nemiminimizu

expression, noun
bolt from the blue, great surprise(idiom )
Related Kanji
lie down, sleep, rest, bed, remain unsold
ear
water
Example sentences(showing 2 results)

It's news to me

The news hit me like a bolt from the blue