have one's ears pinned back

Meanings:

• 1.

  Generalliteral
  • To have one's ears physically pinned or pressed backward against the head.

• 2.

  Generalidiomatic
  • To be sharply scolded, reprimanded, or admonished.

• 3.

  Generalidiomaticsports
  • To be soundly defeated or overwhelmed in competition or contest.