être tout oreilles

Definitions of être tout oreilles
  1. verb
    hear with intention
    synonyms: faire attention, écouter
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    types:
    prêter l'oreille, écouter
    listen; used mostly in the imperative
    écouter
    listen without the speaker's knowledge
    mettre sur écoute
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information
    type of:
    ressentir, sentir
    to become aware of through the senses
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