Meaning of the word "bend someone's ear" in English

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bend someone's ear

US /bɛnd ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ɪər/
UK /bɛnd ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ɪər/
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Idiom

1.

to talk to someone for a long time, especially about a problem or to ask for a favor

Example:
I need to bend your ear about my new business idea.
He always tries to bend my ear when he has a problem.
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