A1 Idiom Neutral

To lend an ear.

To listen sympathetically

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Meaning

To listen carefully and sympathetically to someone's problems or concerns.

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Cultural Background

Very common in therapy and casual friendship contexts. Used similarly, often with a sense of British reserve.

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Be Sincere

Only use this if you really have time to listen.

Meaning

To listen carefully and sympathetically to someone's problems or concerns.

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Be Sincere

Only use this if you really have time to listen.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

If you are sad, I am here to ____ an ear.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lend

The idiom is 'lend an ear'.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

If you are sad, I am here to ____ an ear.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lend

The idiom is 'lend an ear'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is always singular: 'an ear'.

Related Phrases

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All ears

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Ready to listen

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