[be] all ears
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say
The idiom "be all ears" originates from the literal idea that when someone is fully engaged in listening, their ears become the primary focus of their attention. This expression is used to convey a person's eagerness and attentiveness to listen to someone else.
- I'm all ears - tell us what they had to say.
- So, did you get the promotion?Come on, we're all ears!
- I'm all ears, please tell me what happened during your trip.
- Whenever she starts talking about her childhood, I'm all ears.Her stories are so entertaining.
- I'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking.