have someone's ear



have someone's ear

Obtain someone's attention, especially favorable attention. For example, Harry has the boss's ear and could put in a good word about you. [Early 1700s]
See also: ear, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shafiqa-Arabic
LassiLAHS-seeFinnish
Louane-French
Shui-Chinese
Emmanuellee-man-WELFrench
Suzannasoo-ZAN-əEnglish