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
Auld[ɔ:ld]
Kala (2)-Hawaiian
Bolat-Kazakh
BroosBRO:SDutch, Limburgish
IisakkiEE:-sahk-keeFinnish
Lilias-Scottish