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(redirected from have a word in one's ear)have a word in (one's) earTo 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. have a word in someone's ear speak to someone privately and discreetly, usually to give them a warning. informalhave a word in somebody’s ˈear (British English) speak to somebody in private about something: Can I have a word in your ear, John? |