have a word in someone's ear

English

Verb

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. (idiomatic, informal) To speak to someone in private.

   When you get a moment I'd like to have a word in your ear.

Synonyms

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

Translations

to speak to in private

• Finnish: puhua kahden kesken

See also

• have someone's ear