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

Pro Tip 1/3

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

The children hung on the storyteller's every word, captivated.

Pro Tip 2/3

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

During the lecture, everyone hung on the professor’s words, envisioning the concepts.

Pro Tip 3/3

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

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