keep one's ears open: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  International Englishinformalneutral
  • To stay alert and attentive in order to hear or learn information, particularly news or opportunities.
  • To listen carefully for specific sounds, cues, or warnings.

  Examples

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  • As a journalist, you always have to keep your ears open for breaking news.

    Como periodista, siempre debes estar atento para captar noticias de última hora.

  • Keep your ears open during the meeting; there might be hints about a promotion.

    Mantente atento durante la reunión; podría haber pistas sobre un ascenso.

  • He's keeping his ears open for any opportunity to join the new project team.

    Él está atento a cualquier oportunidad para unirse al nuevo equipo de proyecto.