Meaning
Fully listening and ready to hear.
Primary Function
Attentiveness signal.
Communicative Purpose
To invite someone to speak.
Pattern
all ears
Core Structure
all ears
Função primária
Attentiveness signal.
Propósito comunicativo
To invite someone to speak.
Situações de gatilho
Eager to hear news, instructions, stories.
Contextos
Social, professional.
Padrão
all ears
Estrutura central
all ears
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- I’m
- we’re
- go ahead
Substituições comuns
- I’m listening
- shoot
Erros comuns
*I’m all ear* (singular)
Similar / contraste
the floor is yours
Interferências
Not about body modification.
Família do chunk
- Listening idioms
Nuance
Enthusiastic, open.
Efeito pragmático
Encourages sharing.
Dica de memória
Person with large ears leaning in.
Nota
A fixed idiom used to express full attentiveness and willingness to listen. It is often used to encourage someone to speak or share information.
Upgrade path
I am fully receptive to what you have to say (formal)
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