Have somebody’s ear

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verb phrase

To have someone's attention, especially an influential person, to be listened to carefully or seriously considered.

The environmental activists finally have the president's ear on this issue.
Visual representation of "have somebody’s ear" - To have someone's attention, especially an influential person, to be listened to carefully or seriously considered.

Often appears as...

  • have someone's ear
  • lend someone your ear

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Power and Influence

This phrase often implies that the person being spoken to has power to make changes or take action.

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After weeks of negotiation, the union leaders now have the CEO's ear.
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Serious Consideration

The phrase suggests that your ideas are taken seriously, not just heard out of courtesy.

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Her innovative ideas have the manager's ear; she might lead the next project.
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Building Relationships

Use when you've built rapport with someone influential and they value your input.

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As a trusted advisor, he always has the senator's ear on policy matters.
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