give ear

bend someone's ear

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

don't give up your day job

Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.

ear to the ground

The practice or characteristic of carefully gathering information; a state or mindset of attentiveness.

ear tunnel

A round piece of jewelry with a hole in the middle, which fits into a stretched earlobe.

flea in one's ear

A stinging rebuke or rebuff.

give a damn

To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).

give a fuck

To care; to give a shit.

give a good account of oneself

To act in a creditable manner.