have (one's) ear
have (one's) ear
To have one's interest or attention. That suggestion of yours might just become a reality—I do have the CEO's ear, you know.
See also: ear, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
have someone's ear
have access to and influence with someone. 1993 Olympian About 50 of the freshman congressman's constituents had his ear for more than two hours.
See also: ear, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
have somebody’s ˈear
,have the ear of somebody
(formal) gain the attention of somebody important in order to influence them or get their help: We’ll have to gain the ear of the Senator to win support for our cause.See also: ear, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- have somebody's ear
- have someone's ear
- have the ear of (one)
- have the ear of someone
- get (one's) ear
- ear to the ground, to have/keep an
- a box on the ear
- smile from ear to ear
- be grinning from ear to ear
- grin