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  1. ear to the ground: Wiktionary
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Definitions from Wiktionary (ear to the ground)

noun:  (idiomatic) The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.
noun:  (attributively, usually hyphenated) Pursuing the practice or having the characteristic of carefully gathering information; well-informed.

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