Shakespeare used this in his play Julius Caesar.
It means to get your full attention and listen to what he/she is going to say
Lend an Ear was created in 1948.
Meaning he will help you out.
The cast of To Lend an Ear - 2013 includes: Jeff Musillo
Yes, "lend me your ear" is a metaphor. It is not asking for a physical transfer of an ear, but rather a request for someone's attention or willingness to listen.
The phrase "lend me your ear" originates from William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar," written in 1599. In this context, Mark Antony uses the phrase to appeal to the crowd, asking them to listen to him. The expression has since evolved into a common idiom used to request someone's attention or consideration. Its enduring popularity highlights the power of rhetoric and persuasion in communication.
All hands on deck. Lend me your ear.
Tonight on Broadway - 1948 Lend an Ear 2-1 was released on: USA: 2 October 1949
If you listen to gossip, it will poison your ear about Joe.
The LITERAL meaning would be a flea in your ear! But "a flea in your ear" is an idiom, a saying, and it is not normally used literally.
improvise, wing it, play it by ear
LEND-as in "lend me your ear"and-LERas in "learn" (without the -n)Also the spelling is either Laendler (-ae-) orLändler (-ä-).