bend one's ear

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: to talk to someone at length

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1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bend one's ear was in 1939

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“Bend one's ear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bend%20one%27s%20ear. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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