jdm zu Ohren kommen

to hear; to come to someone’s attention

→ jdm

phrase Rare #49,950

to hear; to come to someone’s attention Literally, “to come to someone’s ears”; often used for information or rumors that reach someone. “jdm” is an abbreviation for “jemandem” (“to someone”).

GE: Es kann jdm zu Ohren kommen, dass er nie an Land geht.

EN: Someone may hear that he never goes ashore.