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
Hirokohee-ṙo-koJapanese
Oresteso-RES-teez (English)Greek Mythology
Clarice['klæris]
SzilviaSEEL-vee-awHungarian
Esmaraldaez-mə-RAHL-dəEnglish (Rare)
Boos-Biblical Greek