All Ears Meaning & Sentence Examples

All Ears Definition, Sentence Examples

ALL EARS MEANING – Find out what all ears really mean. Example sentences of this idiomatic expression can also be found here.

This idiom first appeared in the 18th century. “All ears” refers to using both ears to listen to someone because our ears are where we hear by nature.

All ears refer to paying close attention, caring, and taking an active interest in what someone is saying. This expression is used to imply that he/she is receiving complete undivided attention.

All Ears Meaning:

expressing that you are all ears suggests the other person has had your whole attention in terms of listening to him
eager to learn
giving close attention

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Here are examples of sentences that use all ears:

My students were all ears when I was telling them the story.
I will be all ears for people who have requests
George expected her fiance to be all ears when she was telling him about the wedding plans.
My kids were all ears when Granny told them stories.

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