The phrase "bend an ear" means to talk to someone for a long time, usually about a topic that the listener may not be interested in. The opposite of this would be to "cut to the chase" or "get to the point," which means to talk briefly and directly about the main topic or purpose of the conversation. Other possible antonyms for "bend an ear" include "listen briefly," "ignore," "be dismissive," or "give a short response." In some cases, antonyms for this phrase may also include "avoid," "refuse to listen," or "dismiss outright.