In some lines of work, KEEPING AN EAR TO THE GROUND is of utmost importance. For instance, a dealer in stocks and shares must know what is happening in the markets before it makes the 8 o’clock news. The trader must always have an ear to the ground and obtain information which can help him/her make wise investment decisions. Likewise someone who works in the smartphone industry. An essential part of the job is trying to discover what new developments a rival company will be coming out with.
As you have noticed, it’s possible to say either keep or have an ear to the ground.
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How important is it to keep an ear to the ground in your profession and why?
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KEEPING AN EAR TO THE GROUND is very important because the materials and technologies used in construction are in constant development. Some rules are changed when this happens . So I need to know how to use these materials and / or construction techniques when I ‘m developing a project in the office and,at the same time, insert these changes in my classes as a teacher . I think I HAVE AN EAR TO THE GROUND is insert myself in my profession is to understand their contexts , changes … in the construction.
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