All ears
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Listening intently; fully focused. idiomatic, not-comparable
"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."
- 2 Awaiting an explanation. idiomatic, not-comparable
"I am all ears to find out how my car, which used to have a perfectly functional engine, will no longer start."
Example
More examples"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."