have the ear of someone—have 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.