Prick up one's ears

The site is still under construction and has not yet been proofread. There may be errors or inconsistencies in the vocalization, illustrations, and similar elements. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We would be happy if you report to us any errors or anything that needs improvement. 🙏🙏

Back to List
Prick up one's ears

Prick up one's ears

By metaphor: began to become interested and listen attentively.

(Modern Hebrew following the expression 'prick up one's snout')

Translation

Expression (Hebrew)

זָקַף אֶת אָוזְנָיו

Definition (Hebrew)

בְּהַשְׁאָלָה: הֵחֵל לְהִתְעַנְיֵין וּלְהַקְשִׁיב בְּרִיכּוּז.

(הָעִבְרִית הַחֲדָשָׁה בְּעִקְבוֹת הַבִּטּוּי "זָקַף אֶת חָטְמוֹ")

Keyword

listening expression metaphor attention interest

Share

Search Expression

    Click a letter below to find expressions that start with that letter.

    Might Interest You