Definition of "bend someone's ear" in Englisch

Verb

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