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Behavior & Approach - Paying or Getting Attention

Explore English idioms that relate to paying or getting attention with examples like "be all ears" and "take the stage".

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

to attract the attention of a person

Ex: The vibrant colors of the artwork in the gallery caught my eye.
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to be able to hear even the quietest of sounds due to the environment being extremely silent

Ex: As the job interview began , the room was so quiet you hear a pin drop, making the candidates even more nervous .
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to confidently put one's best skills, abilities, or features on display in order to impress or show off

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be all ears
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to be eager to hear what a person wants to say

Ex: 'm all ears if you have any tips on how to improve my cooking .
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to give a thing one's full attention

Ex: When I 'm deeply focused on a creative project , 'm glued to my desk and can lose track of time .
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eagle eye
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the skill to notice details and make great observations

Ex: The coacheagle eye for talent helped him discover a young athlete 's potential early in their career .
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to be careful to notice a thing or person

Ex: When looking for your lost keys , make sure keep your eyes peeled for any shiny or metallic objects .
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to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation

Ex: To excel in the tech industry , you need have your ear to the ground, staying updated on the latest advancements and developments .
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to listen to a person or thing in an attentive or sympathetic way

Ex: The boss asked us all lend him our ears for an hour this afternoon .
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to hear something interesting and start to listen to it carefully

Ex: So , if there 's a simple way to make your business more profitable , you perk your ears.
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to pay attention to something that is being said

Ex: During the halftime talk , the coach urged the players pin back their ears and follow the new strategy carefully .
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to attract the attention of other people, often in a way that causes other people or things less noticeable

Ex: The took the stage at the annual conference and delivered a keynote speech that inspired the audience .
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to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one

Ex: The kept a low profile and avoided advertising their new product to avoid attracting competition .
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to begin listening eagerly and intentively

Ex: In a business meeting , it 's important prick up your ears to understand the client 's needs and concerns .
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