lend an ear
English
Verb
lend an ear (third-person singular simple present lends an ear, present participle lending an ear, simple past and past participle lent an ear)
- (idiomatic) To listen to someone.
- 1989, Kurt Cobain (lyrics and music), “About a Girl”, in Bleach, performed by Nirvana:
- I need an easy friend
I do, with an ear to lend
I do think you fit this shoe
I do, but you have a clue
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Related terms
- lend a hand