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
Dillon['dilən]
Eardwulf-Anglo-Saxon
ÙNaOO-naScottish
SieuwerdSOO-ərtDutch
Ormonde-English (Rare)
Miljenko-Croatian