word in the ear

Example Sentences

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Ben Stokes, the hero of the 2019 final but absent through injury here, could only offer Buttler a word in the ear during a drinks break as the match slipped away.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2023

"Be busy," Kirsten says to Pope as he wanders around to have a word in the ear of each batter.

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2022

Sigurdsson paused, puffed out his cheeks slightly and had a word in the ear of his team-mate and captain, Aron Gunnarsson.

From The Guardian • Oct. 10, 2017

A word in the ear of Saudi Arabia's new King Salman from Obama would carry real weight.

From US News • Feb. 4, 2015

At last Captain Ralph came to say a word in the ear of the prince; the latter gave a new order in a low voice and with a radiant air.

From A Romance of the West Indies by Sue, Eugène