Listen up
phrase
Used to get everyone's attention and ask them to listen.
Alright everyone, listen up. I have an important announcement to make

Often appears as...
- listen up everyone
- listen up guys
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrase
Used to get everyone's attention and ask them to listen.
Alright everyone, listen up. I have an important announcement to make

Often appears as...
- listen up everyone
- listen up guys
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1

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

Guys, listen up - this is how we're going to win the game.
Authority Indicator
Indicates the speaker is in charge and is about to give important information or instructions.

Listen up, class - we're changing the schedule today.
Urgency Emphasis
Implies what's coming next is urgent and requires immediate attention.

Everyone, listen up! We need to evacuate now!
Casual Command
Used informally to instruct a group to pay attention, not for formal settings.

Guys, listen up - this is how we're going to win the game.
Authority Indicator
Indicates the speaker is in charge and is about to give important information or instructions.

Listen up, class - we're changing the schedule today.
Urgency Emphasis
Implies what's coming next is urgent and requires immediate attention.

Everyone, listen up! We need to evacuate now!
Casual Command
Used informally to instruct a group to pay attention, not for formal settings.

Guys, listen up - this is how we're going to win the game.
Authority Indicator
Indicates the speaker is in charge and is about to give important information or instructions.

Listen up, class - we're changing the schedule today.
Urgency Emphasis
Implies what's coming next is urgent and requires immediate attention.

Everyone, listen up! We need to evacuate now!
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