Something comes to/reaches somebody’s ears

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Information or news reaches or is heard by someone.

Rumours of the scandal finally reached the principal's ears.
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Often appears as...

  • rumours reached his ears
  • news comes to her ears

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Idiomatic

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Idiomatic Nuance

The phrase often implies news traveled indirectly or through gossip.

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The artist only knew something was amiss when whispers of discontent came to his ears.
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Indirect Information

Typically means the person didn't receive the news directly from the source.

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It was weeks before news of the town's unrest reached the distant king's ears.
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Often Unofficial

May suggest the information isn't confirmed or official yet.

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Speculation about the company merger hadn't been announced, but it already reached his ears.
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