
Ear
Body Part
Refers specifically to the physical organ on the side of the head.

She touched her ear to check if the earring was still there.
Active Listening
Used metaphorically to indicate giving attention to someone's words.

Please lend an ear to my story and understand my problem.
Not Acknowledged
The phrase 'fall on deaf ears' means someone's words are ignored.

Her advice often falls on deaf ears among her peers.
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