hang on every word
Listen with devotion
To hang on every word is to listen with rapt attention, absorbing everything someone says: The students hung on her every word.
The phrase suggests admiration or fascination—you're so captivated that each word matters.
Sometimes used sarcastically: I'm sure the committee will hang on your every word.
- raptDeeply absorbed, fascinated
- bated breathRestrained breathing from suspense
- edge of seatState of rapt tension
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- captivationState of being fascinated
attention · intently · captive audience · interest · adoration · idolization · true believer · engrossment · storytelling · absorption · lost in thought · focus · enthralled · empathy · active listening · listen · veneration · concentration
hang on every wordtune out
Deliberately stop attending
zone out · ignore · space out · glaze over · switch off
hang on every worddismiss
Send away or reject
disregard · couldn't care less · turn a deaf ear · brush off · discount
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