English / phrase
A Word in One's Ear
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A discreet, confidential tip, advice, or warning whispered to someone
In context
01
The veteran curator gave me a word in my ear about how to pitch my portfolio to wealthy collectors.
02
A discreet word in the photographer's ear prevented him from accidentally shooting in JPEG instead of RAW.
Synonyms
confidential tip,quiet whisper,discreet advice
Antonyms
public reprimand,broadcast warning,loud proclamation
Collocations
put a word in one's ear,drop a word in someone's ear,a discreet word in one's ear