[Idiom] BEND THE EAR. - Mastering the Art of Long Conversations with Idioms!
Bend the ear.
Talk to someone at length.
To 'Bend the ear' of someone doesn't involve any real bending. Instead, it is an idiom that means to talk to someone for a long time, usually about a particular topic or problem. You can 'bend the ear' of a friend when you need to share a concern or get advice. The phrase gives us a playful visualization of literally bending someone's ear towards us as we speak, highlighting the one-sided nature of the conversation. It's a light-hearted way to acknowledge that we might be taking up a lot of their time with our discussions.
Example Sentences
He loves to bend the ear of anyone willing to listen.
He enjoys talking at length to anyone who will listen.
If you need advice, he's always ready to bend your ear.
He's always willing to talk and provide advice if needed.
She bent her friend's ear for hours, discussing her recent travels.
She spent hours talking to her friend about her recent travels.