prick up your ears
The phrase "prick up your ears" means to pay close attention, listen carefully, or become fully alert and attentive to something. It derives from the imagery of a dog perking up its ears in response to an interesting or important sound. It suggests being attentive and ready to hear or comprehend information or signals.
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