had it in the ear - to be the biggest sucker in the room, like you got the short

to be the biggest sucker in the room, like you got the short end of the stick and nobody feels bad about it

My mom signed me up for a dance class and it turned out to be hip hop. Had it in the ear.

I bought a used car and it died the second I drove it home. Had it in the ear.

My friend promised me free pizza and instead gave me a coupon for a sandwich. Had it in the ear.