I'm all ears Meaning in English
expression
ˈaɪm/, /əm/ /ˈɔɫ/ /ˈiɹz/, /ˈɪɹz
AIM awl EERZ
aɪm/ /ˈɔːl/ /ˈiəz
AIM AWL EE-uhz
Definición
This expression means 'I am listening closely' or 'You have my full attention.' It is often used when you want someone to start talking or continue their story.
Uso & Matices
Very informal and friendly. Used mainly in casual conversation. Not appropriate in formal or written contexts. It can show enthusiasm or support; do not use literally about your ears. Often follows when someone says they have something important or interesting to say.
Spanish: estoy todo oídos - te escucho atentamentePortuguese (BR): estou todo ouvidos - estou ouvindo com atençãoPortuguese (PT): estou todo ouvidos - estou a ouvir com atençãoChinese (Simplified): 我洗耳恭听 - 我在专心听Chinese (Traditional): 我洗耳恭聽 - 我在專心聽Hindi: मैं पूरी तरह सुनने को तैयार हूँ - ध्यान से सुन रहा हूँArabic: أنا كله آذان صاغية - أستمع باهتمامBengali: আমি পুরোপুরি মনোযোগী - মন দিয়ে শোনার জন্য প্রস্তুতRussian: я весь во внимании - я внимательно слушаюJapanese: 耳を傾けているよ - ちゃんと聞いてるよVietnamese: Tôi lắng nghe đây - Tôi chú ý lắng ngheKorean: 귀 기울이고 있어 - 다 듣고 있어Turkish: kulak kesildim - seni dikkatle dinliyorumUrdu: میں پوری توجہ سے سن رہا ہوں - میں کان لگا کر سن رہا ہوںIndonesian: saya mendengarkan dengan seksama - saya siap mendengarkan
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I'm all ears. Tell me your news!
basic
If you need to talk, I'm all ears.
basic
You said you have a secret. I'm all ears.
basic
Go on, I'm all ears. What happened next?
natural
Whatever you want to share, I'm all ears.
natural
You look worried—I'm all ears if you need to vent.
natural