Hang on every word Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To listen or pay very close attention to every word someone says, often because you are very interested or impressed.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
This is an idiomatic, positive phrase. Used in both formal and informal contexts, often to describe admiration or fascination ("The audience hung on every word"). Not used for basic listening—implies deep focus due to strong interest.
جمل نموذجية
The children hang on every word when their teacher reads a story.
basic
Everyone in the room hung on every word of the famous speaker.
basic
She hangs on every word her grandmother says.
basic
When he tells a story, I can't help but hang on every word.
natural
Fans would hang on every word the singer said during the interview.
natural
I was so nervous during my speech, but I could see the audience hanging on every word.
natural