What does it mean: "all ears"

Elga · #1 (permalink) Mon Feb 27, 2006 16:39 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"

Elga

Alan · #2 (permalink) Mon Feb 27, 2006 19:41 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.

Alan
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