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What does it mean: "all ears"



 
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What does it mean: "all ears" Mon Feb 27, 2006 17:39 pm  What does it mean: "all ears"
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #10 "Funny Idioms", question 2

Yes, tell me about it. I'm all ears.

(a) listening carefully
(b) listening quietly
(c) listening quickly
(d) listening completely

English Idioms and Expressions, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #10 "Funny Idioms", answer 2

Yes, tell me about it. I'm listening carefully.

Correct answer: (a) listening carefully
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what does it mean: "all ears"

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All ears Mon Feb 27, 2006 20:41 pm  All ears
 

Hi Elga,

This expression means that you are ready to listen and that you are very interested/curious to hear what the other person has to say.

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