prick up one's ears

phrase

Synonyms of prick up one's earsnext
: to listen intently

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“Prick up one's ears.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prick%20up%20one%27s%20ears. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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