bend someone's ear

verb3

1. •
   To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person.

   • Sorry to bend your ear with the whole story, but I think you ought to know.
2. •
   To call someone's attention to an important matter.

   • I managed to bend his ear about the current crisis. I hope he will act now.
3. •
   [with oneself] To put a hand behind one's ear and cup it around so as to hear better.