Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
all-ears
idiom
/ˌɔːl ˈɪrz/
Definition
Fully attentive and eager to listen.
Examples
- When she started telling her story, I was all-ears, hanging on to every word.
- He’s got some exciting news, and I’m all-ears to hear it!
Meaning
The phrase ‘all-ears’ is used to describe someone who is completely focused on listening, often implying that they are interested in what someone is going to say.
Synonyms
- attentive
- eager
- listening intently
- interested
