Hang on somebody’s words/on somebody’s every word

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To listen closely or attentively to what someone is saying.

She was so interesting that I hung on her every word.
Visual representation of "hang on somebody’s words/on somebody’s every word" - To listen closely or attentively to what someone is saying.

Often appears as...

  • hung on every word
  • hang on his words

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To listen closely or attentively to what someone is saying.

She was so interesting that I hung on her every word.
Visual representation of "hang on somebody’s words/on somebody’s every word" - To listen closely or attentively to what someone is saying.

Often appears as...

  • hung on every word
  • hang on his words

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "hang on somebody’s words/on somebody’s every word"
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Emotional Impact

The phrase often implies admiration or deep interest in the speaker's words.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
The children hung on the storyteller's every word, captivated.
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Visual Imagery

Imagine clinging to each word as if they were objects, showing the intensity of focus.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
During the lecture, everyone hung on the professor’s words, envisioning the concepts.
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Conversation Cue

Use the phrase to express that someone's speech is worth giving your full attention.

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At the meeting, we all hung on her every word about the new project.
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