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Term: to one ear

Description:

"To one ear" is a figurative expression used to indicate that a message or information is only heard or understood by one person, rather than reaching a wide audience. It signifies that the communication is meant for a particular individual or is confidential in nature.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb phrase

Possible Senses:

• Referring to hearing or understanding a message privately
• Describing a confidential conversation
• Indicating a restricted message or information

Usage Examples:

1. As a verb phrase:

"She whispered her secret to me, but it went to one ear. I promise not to tell anyone."

2. Describing a confidential conversation:

"They met behind closed doors and discussed the matter to one ear. No one else knows what was said during their meeting."

3. Indicating a restricted message or information:

"The classified documents were marked 'to one ear only' to ensure they were accessed by authorized personnel."

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