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Difference between Have the ear of someone and Reach the ear of someone

have the ear of someonehave smb.’s favorable attention (especially from smb. in a position of power):

  • He has been one of Italy’s most influential figures, a man who is said to have had the ear of any Italian prime minister.

reach the ear of someone—(also: reach the ears of someone)

1. (of a sound) be perceived by a person:

  • Another sound had reached my ear; an unmistakable one this time—the rattling of a key in its lock.

2. (of news, rumors, etc.) come to smb.’s knowledge:

  • Sometimes the opposition will debate a piece of legislation in the hope that some of their comments will reach the ear of the government.