Be all ears

idiom

Very eager to hear; attentively listening.

I am all ears; please tell me more about your vacation
Visual representation of "be all ears" - Very eager to hear; attentively listening

Often appears as...

  • i'm all ears
  • we're all ears

Usage tips

Idiomatic

idiom

Very eager to hear; attentively listening.

I am all ears; please tell me more about your vacation
Visual representation of "be all ears" - Very eager to hear; attentively listening

Often appears as...

  • i'm all ears
  • we're all ears

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be all ears"
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Informal Use

Used in casual conversations among friends or family, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
When you mentioned a surprise, I was all ears!
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Positive Interest

Expresses a genuine and enthusiastic interest in what someone is about to say.

Illustration for Positive Interest
You've started your own business? I'm all ears, tell me everything!
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Exclusively Metaphorical

The phrase is never used literally; it's always figurative.

Illustration for Exclusively Metaphorical
He said he had a story to share, and suddenly the children were all ears.
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Informal Use

Used in casual conversations among friends or family, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
When you mentioned a surprise, I was all ears!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Interest

Expresses a genuine and enthusiastic interest in what someone is about to say.

Illustration for Positive Interest
You've started your own business? I'm all ears, tell me everything!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclusively Metaphorical

The phrase is never used literally; it's always figurative.

Illustration for Exclusively Metaphorical
He said he had a story to share, and suddenly the children were all ears.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

Used in casual conversations among friends or family, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Use
When you mentioned a surprise, I was all ears!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Interest

Expresses a genuine and enthusiastic interest in what someone is about to say.

Illustration for Positive Interest
You've started your own business? I'm all ears, tell me everything!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Exclusively Metaphorical

The phrase is never used literally; it's always figurative.

Illustration for Exclusively Metaphorical
He said he had a story to share, and suddenly the children were all ears.
Visual representation of the word "Be all ears"

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