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all ears

Eager to hear something, listening attentively, as in Tell me who else was invited? I'm all ears. [Colloquial; late 1700s] Also see all eyes.

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RELATED WORDS

watchful, observant, aware, interested, conscientious, vigilant, cautious, wary, suspicious, attentive, careful, tentative, judicious, discreet, circumspect, prudent, leery, wise, active, bright

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  1. all better,
  2. all blacks,
  3. all but,
  4. all clear,
  5. all cylinders,
  6. all else being equal,
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  8. all fools' day,
  9. all for,
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