To be aware of what is happening around you.
être conscient de ce qui se passe autour de vous. (etre conscient de ce qui se passe autour de vous.)
"If you want to succeed in business, always keep an ear to the ground."
"si vous voulez réussir dans les affaires, gardez toujours une oreille au sol." (si vous voulez reussir dans les affaires, gardez toujours **une oreille au sol**.)
an unexpected gift or blessing
a small amount of bright color added for effect
to be responsible for something bad that happens
a family member who is considered a disgrace
to be in the same difficult situation
to prepare energetically to do something