Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to hang on someone's every word
idiom
/tə hæŋ ɒn ˈsʌmwanz ˈɛvəri wɜrd/
Definition
To pay very close attention to what someone is saying, often because you are very interested or eager to hear their thoughts.
Examples
- During the lecture, the students hung on the professor’s every word, eager to learn.
- At the book signing, fans hung on the author’s every word, captivated by her stories.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a listener is so captivated by the speaker’s words that they absorb every detail without distraction.
Synonyms
- to listen intently
- to be all ears
- to hang on someone’s every syllable
