lend an ear (to one)

To listen to one, especially when they are discussing a problem. Sorry I'm late, I had to lend an ear to Jane. She's been going through a lot lately. Thank you for lending an ear, I feel much better now that I've gotten that off my chest. Please lend an ear to Ian, who will be giving us an update about the last quarter.

See also: ear, lend

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lend an ear to someone or something

and lend your ear to someone or something

Fig. to listen to someone or what someone has to say. Lend an ear to me and I will tell you a story. Lend your ear to what I am saying.

See also: ear, lend

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

lend an ear

lend a sympathetic ear

If you lend an ear or lend a sympathetic ear to someone or their problems, you listen to them carefully and with concern. My mother was always willing to lend an ear and offer what advice she could. My colleagues lent a sympathetic ear to my complaints but could do nothing to help.

See also: ear, lend

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

lend an ear (or your ears)

listen to someone sympathetically or attentively.

See also: ear, lend

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

lend an ˈear (to somebody/something)

listen to what somebody is telling you: He’s a good friend. He’s always ready to lend a sympathetic ear.

See also: ear, lend

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

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spot (one) (some amount of money)
spot someone something

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释义	lend an ear (to one) lend an ear (to one) To listen to one, especially when they are discussing a problem. Sorry I'm late, I had to lend an ear to Jane. She's been going through a lot lately. Thank you for lending an ear, I feel much better now that I've gotten that off my chest. Please lend an ear to Ian, who will be giving us an update about the last quarter. See also: ear, lend Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. lend an ear to someone or something and lend your ear to someone or something Fig. to listen to someone or what someone has to say. Lend an ear to me and I will tell you a story. Lend your ear to what I am saying. See also: ear, lend McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. lend an ear or lend a sympathetic ear If you lend an ear or lend a sympathetic ear to someone or their problems, you listen to them carefully and with concern. My mother was always willing to lend an ear and offer what advice she could. My colleagues lent a sympathetic ear to my complaints but could do nothing to help. See also: ear, lend Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. lend an ear (or your ears) listen to someone sympathetically or attentively. See also: ear, lend Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary lend an ˈear (to somebody/something) listen to what somebody is telling you: He’s a good friend. He’s always ready to lend a sympathetic ear. See also: ear, lend Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: lend an ear lend an ear to lend one's ear, to lend one's ear lend (one's) ear (to someone or something) lend cock (one's) ear cock your ear spot (one) (some amount of money) spot someone something
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