Out of earshot

[Guest]

Test No. express/elem-6 "Out of Control", question 5

Wait until they're out of earshot, then I tell you exactly what happened to them when they were on holiday.

(a) unable to tell
(b) unable to hear
(c) unable to say
(d) unable to speak

Test No. express/elem-6 "Out of Control", answer 5

Wait until they're unable to hear, then I tell you exactly what happened to them when they were on holiday.

Correct answer: (b) unable to hear
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unable to hear

[Mister Micawber]

Right again-- unable to hear or be heard.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's