listen up

phrasal verb

listened up; listening up; listens up

chiefly US, informal

: to listen closely to what is being said

—usually used as a command

Everybody listen up! I have something to say.

Examples of listen up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Offensive and defensive linemen getting antsy for a new school, listen up. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024

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School of Rock Mason: Stop Making Sense Hey, Gen X, listen up. —Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 Jan. 2024

If your family traditionally sticks to a ham on any major holiday, listen up. —Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2024

November 24 to 27: People with sensitive skin, listen up. —Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023

Everywhere Belt Bag Large 2L Wunder Puff Winter explorers, listen up. —Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2024

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Travel savvy shoppers, listen up: There’s no better time to get personal security devices to keep you protected and confident on all of your travels than during October Prime Day. —Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2023