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Be all ears

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Informal Use

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

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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.

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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.

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He said he had a story to share, and suddenly the children were all ears.
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