had it in the ear - to be the biggest chump, like you got the worst part of the

to be the biggest chump, like you got the worst part of the bargain and no one felt bad about it

I gave my friend $20 for a $5 coupon. Had it in the ear.

I joined a gym and never went. Had it in the ear.

I paid for my friend’s pizza and he didn’t even say thank you. Had it in the ear.