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have a word in (one’s) ear

To speak to one privately, often to issue a suggestion or warning. I’m confident that that intern will stop slacking off once I have a word in his ear.

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have a word in someone’s ear

speak to someone privately and discreetly, usually to give them a warning. informal

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have a word in somebody’s ˈear

(British English) speak to somebody in private about something: Can I have a word in your ear, John?

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See also:

  • have a word in somebody’s ear
  • have a word in someone’s ear
  • a word in (one’s) ear
  • a word in someone’s ear
  • I’m not as green as I am cabbage-looking
  • speak of
  • a box on the ear
  • be grinning from ear to ear
  • beam/grin/smile from ear to ear
  • a thick ear


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Inspector, I wonder if I might have a word in your ear.


Can I have a word in your ear?


The spoken word goes into ears, the written word remains.



Сказанное слово исчезает, написанная буква остаётся.


To perceive the words by ear is very difficult, even familiar, as the manner of execution is different for everyone.



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a word in your ear

   paзг.

   нa ушкo, пo ceкpeту

It is refreshing to know that you hold my excellent friend, Sir Mulberry, in such high esteem. A word in your ear, Mrs. Nickleby. When Sir Mulberry knows it he will be a happy man (Ch. Dickens). A word in your ear before you meet him; I think there’s something you ought to know

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  • word — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 unit of language ADJECTIVE ▪ two letter, three letter, etc. ▪ monosyllabic, polysyllabic ▪ two syllable, three syllable …   Collocations dictionary

  • a word in your shell-like — Meaning I would like to talk to you. Origin Shell like ear …   Meaning and origin of phrases

  • word — word1 W1S1 [wə:d US wə:rd] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(unit of language)¦ 2 somebody s words 3 have a word 4 want a word 5 not hear/understand/believe a word 6 without (saying) a word 7 say a word/say a few words 8 a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc 9… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • ear — noun 1 part of the body ADJECTIVE ▪ left, right ▪ inner, middle ▪ external, outer ▪ big …   Collocations dictionary

  • word — 1 noun LANGUAGE/STH YOU SAY OR WRITE 1 (C) the smallest unit of language that people can understand if it is said or written on its own: Write an essay of about five hundred words. | There were a lot of words in the film I couldn t understand. |… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • ear — [[t]ɪ͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦♦♦ ears 1) N COUNT Your ears are the two parts of your body, one on each side of your head, with which you hear sounds. He whispered something in her ear… I m having my ears pierced. 2) N SING: with supp, usu N for n If you… …   English dictionary

  • ear */*/*/ — UK [ɪə(r)] / US [ɪr] noun Word forms ear : singular ear plural ears 1) [countable] one of the two parts at the sides of your head that you hear with He whispered something in her ear. 2) [singular] the ability to hear and judge sounds She has a… …   English dictionary

  • a word in someone’s ear — A private word with someone • • • Main Entry: ↑ear a word in someone s ear A confidential conversation • • • Main Entry: ↑word * * * a word in someone s ear see ↑word, 1 • • • …   Useful english dictionary

  • have a word in someone’s ear — verb a) To speak to someone in private. b) When you get a moment Id like to have a word in your ear. Syn: have a quiet word, shell like …   Wiktionary

  • Ear — The ear is the sense organ that detects sounds. The vertebrate ear shows a common biology from fish to humans, with variations in structure according to order and species. It not only acts as a receiver for sound, but plays a major role in the… …   Wikipedia

  • outer ear — UK / US noun [singular] Word forms outer ear : singular outer ear plural outer ears medical the part of your ear that is on the outside of your head …   English dictionary

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    • 1.1 Verb
      • 1.1.1 Synonyms
      • 1.1.2 Translations
      • 1.1.3 See also

English[edit]

Verb[edit]

have a word in someone’s ear (third-person singular simple present has a word in someone’s ear, present participle having a word in someone’s ear, simple past and past participle had a word in someone’s ear)

  1. To speak to someone in private.
    When you get a moment I’d like to have a word in your ear.

Synonyms[edit]

  • have a quiet word
  • have a word in someone’s shell-like

Translations[edit]

to speak to in private

  • Finnish: puhua kahden kesken

See also[edit]

  • have someone’s ear

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Meaning of HAVE A WORD IN SB’S EAR in English

( BrE ) to speak to sb privately about sth


Oxford Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary.

     Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.
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