have one's ear have one's ear {v. phr.} To have access to someone in power; receive audiences rather frequently. The national security advisor has the president's ear. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion