British informal phrase meaning to listen very attentively or carefully, as if physically pinning one's ears back to catch every sound. The image suggests active, focused listening rather than passive hearing. Used colloquially to encourage someone to pay close attention to what is about to be said.
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(UK, informal) To listen attentively.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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