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The meaning of "lend me your ear"
"
Lend me your ear
"
Meaning:
Politely ask for someones full attention.
Example:
Hey, lend an ear to this - Suzy is getting married.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
. From Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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