ears open
Ready to hear
Ears open describes a state of attentive listening or alertness to information.
The phrase typically appears with verbs like keep or have: Keep your ears open for any job opportunities.
It suggests receptiveness without active searching—staying alert to catch useful information that might come your way.
- listeningAttending to sound
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- stay alertMaintain active awareness
- attentivePaying close notice
- tuned inAttentive and aware
tune in · vigilant · on the lookout · eavesdrop · hearing · perked up · prick up · watchful · aware · receptive · pick up on · heed · attuned · paying attention · on guard · observant · spy · overhear
ears opentuned out
Ceased to pay attention
not listening · zoned out · inattentive · oblivious · distracted
ears openclosed-minded
Unreceptive to new ideas
unreceptive · deaf ears · dismissive · shut off · willfully ignorant
ears opendeaf ears
Unwillingness to hear
closed-minded · unreceptive · shutting out · blocking out · dismissive
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