I'm listening.

I'm listening.
I'm listening. & I'm all ears.
Inf. You have my attention, so you should talk. •

Bob: Look, old pal. I want to talk to you about something. Tom: I'm listening.

Bill: I guess I owe you an apology. Jane: I'm all ears.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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