“All ears”

Definition

Ready to listen carefully.

Examples

Examples

“Tell me what happened—I'm all ears.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "All ears" mean?
"All ears" means ready to listen carefully..
How do you use "All ears" in a sentence?
Example: "Tell me what happened—I'm all ears."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "All ears"?
Весь внимание, слушаю. / Ամբողջ ուշադրությամբ լսում եմ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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