Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-all-ears

idiomatic expression

/biː ɔːl ɪrz/

Definition

To be fully attentive and eager to listen.

Examples

She told me her story, and I was all ears the entire time.
When John mentioned he had big news, I was all ears.
As soon as the teacher started talking about the field trip, the students were all ears.

Meaning

When someone says they are ‘all ears,’ it means they are ready and willing to listen to what someone has to say, often indicating that they are interested in hearing more about a particular topic or situation.