bend someone's ear

Definitions

1. 1

   To bore

   To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.

   • Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
2. 2

   To call someone's attention to an important matter.

   • I managed to bend his ear about the current crisis. I hope he will act now.
3. 3

   To put a hand behind one's ear and cup it around so as to hear better.

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