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all ears

Listening intently; fully focused.
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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.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'all ears':

all earsAwaiting an explanation.
All EarsTo show keen interest in listening someone, be attentive to someone
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