com a pulga atrás da orelha

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, with the flea behind the ear.

Prepositional phrase

com a pulga atrás da orelha

  1. (idiomatic, of a person) distrustful, suspicious
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see com,‎ a,‎ pulga,‎ atrás,‎ da,‎ orelha.