all ears
English
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Adjective
- (idiomatic) Listening intently; fully focused.
- The students were all ears when they found out the topic of the film was "reproduction." They were disappointed to discover that it was also about fish.
- (idiomatic) Awaiting an explanation.
- I am all ears to find out how my car, which used to have a perfectly functional engine, will no longer start.
Translations
listening intensely
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awaiting explanation
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