bend someone's ear
Pronunciation:
verb
Definitions
To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.
Example: Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
To call someone's attention to an important matter.
Example: I managed to bend his ear about the current crisis. I hope he will act now.
To put a hand behind ones ear and cup it around so as to hear better.