All eyes and ears Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be very attentive and focused, listening and watching carefully; to give complete attention to someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
This idiom is informal and often used when someone is concentrating intently on something, especially to learn or not miss details. Commonly used for audiences or listeners. 'All eyes and ears' usually follows a verb like 'be', 'were', or 'was.'
Example Sentences
The children were all eyes and ears during the magic show.
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Please be all eyes and ears in class today.
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When the teacher explained the experiment, the students were all eyes and ears.
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"Tell us, what happened next?" Everyone was all eyes and ears.
natural
She’s all eyes and ears whenever you talk about travel.
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As soon as the boss started speaking, the room went all eyes and ears.
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