Can I have some help with my English homework? blush My parents don't speak native English (neither do I but I speak good english laugh ) so I'm turning to you guys: what does the expression "to chew on one's ear" mean? (Except for what it means literally smile )

Thank you so much!
Julie

Mulder: Imagine if you could come back and take out five people who had caused you to suffer. Who would they be?
Scully: I only get five?
Mulder: I remembered your birthday this year, didn't I, Scully?

(The X-Files)