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All ears

Understand the meaning. See it in context. Make it yours.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Meaning in plain English

Fully listening and giving someone your full attention.

02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT

The expression in a sentence

  1. Tell me what happened—I’m all ears.

03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Complete the example using the expression from this lesson.

Tell me what happened—I’m ________.
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All ears — Fully listening and giving someone your full attention.

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Fully listening and giving someone your full attention.

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How to use this expression

Say “I’m all ears” when you are ready to listen with interest. It is friendly and informal, so it suits a conversation better than a formal report. Keep the plural “ears”, even when only one person is speaking.

More examples

You said you had an idea for our trip. I’m all ears.

When the coach explained the new strategy, the players were all ears.

Check your understanding

Complete the reply: “Can I tell you my plan?” “Of course. I’m all ___.”

Answer: Ears. The reply signals attention, not a description of someone’s body.

Compare expressions: Listening and discussion

Listening closely, understanding an unstated message and testing an argument are different conversation skills. These expressions are useful when discussing ideas with other people.

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