all ears

tutt’orecchi

Ascoltare con tutta l'attenzione, desiderando sentire ogni cosa che qualcuno dice.

In inglese semplice: If you are listening with full attention, you want to hear everything someone says.

• Tell me; I am all ears.
• The children were all ears during her story.
• Whenever he talks about space, she is all ears.

Come si usa: be all ears (Tell me your news; I am all ears.)

Sinonimi: attentive, eager to listen

Contrari: inattentive

Espressioni comuni: be all ears, remain all ears

tutt’orecchi

Essere pronti ad ascoltare qualcuno che spieghi cosa è successo.

In inglese semplice: If you want someone to explain what happened, you are ready to listen to their answer.

• You have an explanation? I am all ears.
• We were all ears when she offered to explain the missing money.
• I am all ears if you can explain why the door was open.

Come si usa: be all ears (You said you had a reason, so I am all ears.)

Sinonimi: ready to listen

Espressioni comuni: be all ears, still all ears