have someone's ear

have someone's ear
have someone's ear
To be sure of someone's favourable attention
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Main Entry:ear

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have someone’s ear phrase
to know someone with power or authority who will listen to you

He has the director’s ear.

Thesaurus: to know something or someonesynonym
Main entry: ear

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have access to and influence with someone

he claimed to have the prime minister's ear

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have someone's ear
◇ If you have someone's ear you can talk and give advice to that person because you are trusted.

an adviser who has the President's ear

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Main Entry:ear

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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