have one's ears pinned back

English

Verb

have one's ears pinned back (third-person singular simple present has one's ears pinned back, present participle having one's ears pinned back, simple past and past participle had one's ears pinned back)

1. (idiomatic) To be strongly scolded, reprimanded or admonished.
2. (idiomatic, sports) To be soundly defeated.