English idioms related to Behavior & Approach

English idioms related to Behavior & Approach - Paying or Getting Attention

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to catch one's eye
phrase
to attract the attention of a person
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to hear a pin drop
phrase
to be able to hear even the quietest of sounds due to the environment being extremely silent
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to strut one's stuff
phrase
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
phrase
to be eager to hear what a person wants to say
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to be glued to sth
phrase
to give a thing one's full attention
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eagle eye
noun
the skill to notice details and make great observations
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eyes glued to sth
phrase
complete focus and strong attention on a specific thing
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eyes like a hawk
phrase
the ability to notice everything due to one's very sharp eyes
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to keep one's eyes peeled / open / skinned
phrase
to be careful to notice a thing or person
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to keep / have one's ear (close) to the ground
phrase
to make an effort to stay well informed on the developments or changes of a situation
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to lend sb one's ear
phrase
to listen to a person or thing in an attentive or sympathetic way
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to perk / prick (up) one's ears
phrase
to hear something interesting and start to listen to it carefully
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to pin back one's ears
phrase
to pay attention to something that is being said
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to run / cast one's eye over sth
phrase
to take a brief look at something
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to take the stage
phrase
to attract the attention of other people, often in a way that causes other people or things less noticeable
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to keep / maintain a low profile
phrase
to behave in a way that does not draw attention to one
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to take / have a gander
phrase
to look at or examine something for a brief time
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to prick up one's ears
phrase
to begin listening eagerly and intentively
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