Listen up

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phrase

Used to get everyone's attention and ask them to listen.

Alright everyone, listen up. I have an important announcement to make
Visual representation of "listen up" - Used to get everyone's attention and ask them to listen

Often appears as...

  • listen up everyone
  • listen up guys

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Visual representation of "listen up"
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Casual Command

Used informally to instruct a group to pay attention, not for formal settings.

Illustration for Casual Command
Guys, listen up - this is how we're going to win the game.
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Authority Indicator

Indicates the speaker is in charge and is about to give important information or instructions.

Illustration for Authority Indicator
Listen up, class - we're changing the schedule today.
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Urgency Emphasis

Implies what's coming next is urgent and requires immediate attention.

Illustration for Urgency Emphasis
Everyone, listen up! We need to evacuate now!
Visual representation of the word "Listen up"

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