had it in the ear - to be the biggest loser in the situation, like you got stuck

to be the biggest loser in the situation, like you got stuck with the last piece of cake and it was burnt

I agreed to do my brother’s homework and he failed me. Had it in the ear.

I took the blame for the prank and got detention. Had it in the ear.

I tried to help my friend move and ended up with the heaviest box. Had it in the ear.