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hang on every word

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be completely attentive to what another person is saying.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuunnella jokaista sanaa — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying
  • French: être pendu aux lèvres de — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying
  • German: an den Lippen hängen — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying
  • Icelandic: veita nána athygli — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying
  • Icelandic: missa ekki af — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying
  • Polish: chłonąć każde słowo — To be completely attentive to what another person is saying