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prick ears up

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prick your ears up (informal)

to start to listen carefully to what someone is saying, often because you think you may find out something interesting. Eve pricked her ears up when she heard her name being mentioned.

See also: ear, prick

prick your ears up

to listen carefully. If you hear my name mentioned, prick up your ears – I want to know what you find out.

See also: ear, prick

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