give an ear (to one)
give an ear (to one)
To listen to one, especially when they are discussing a problem. Sorry I'm late, I had to give an ear to Jane. She's been going through a lot lately. Thank you for giving an ear, I feel much better now that I've gotten that off my chest. Please give an ear to Ian, who will be updating us about the last quarter.
See also: ear, give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give
/lend an ear To pay close attention; listen attentively.
give
free/full rein to To release from restraints; allow to go unchecked: gave free rein to her emotions.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- give
- give (one's) ear (to someone)
- cock (one's) ear
- cock your ear
- all ears
- assault the ear
- a box on the ear
- lend one's ear, to
- ear to the ground, have one's
- have somebody's ear