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
Omiros-Greek
Chun-Chinese
JosuÉho-SWE (Spanish), zho-zoo-E (Portuguese)French, Spanish, Portuguese
Annas['ænəs]
Jacqueline['dʒækli:n]
Damianadah-MYAH-nahItalian