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Paying or Getting Attention

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1.
[hear] a pin drop
Phrase

to be able to hear even the quietest of sounds due to the environment being extremely silent

I was expecting others to be here but now there's only the two of us and we can hear a pin drop .

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2.
[be] all ears
Phrase

to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

I'm all ears - tell us what they had to say.

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3.
[be] glued to {sth}
Phrase

to give a thing one's full attention

He never missed a televised basketball or football game.Even if they weren't televised, he was glued to the radio.

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eagle eye
4.
eagle eye
Noun

someone who is keenly aware or observant

He has an eagle eye for finding hidden gems in thrift stores.

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5.
[take] the stage
Phrase

to attract the attention of other people, often in a way that causes other people or things less noticeable

I really don't want our production issues to take the stage during the investors' meeting.

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6.
[keep|maintain] a low profile
Phrase

to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Hard to believe that Jefferson kept a low profile despite being all drunk.Something is not making sense here.

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