(have/drop) a word in somebody's earto say something to someone privately, especially to give them advice or a warning 〔尤指把建议或警告〕私下告诉某人 If I were you, I’d have a word in his ear before it’s too late. 要是我的话,就会趁现在还来得及悄悄地和他说一声。
(have/drop) a word in somebody’s ear• A word in the ear of the Weatherfield constabulary.• His resolve ends when again he wakes at dawn with prophetic words in his ears.• Mixed blessings' A word in your ear.• If I were you I'd drop a quiet word in her ear before it's too late.
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