had it in the ear - to get the worst deal ever, like you were the last one picke

to get the worst deal ever, like you were the last one picked for the team and you didn’t even get a snack

I paid full price for a shirt that was on sale the whole time. Had it in the ear.

My neighbor borrowed my lawnmower and never gave it back. Had it in the ear.

I traded my phone for a broken tablet. Had it in the ear.