listen up
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle up
Usefulness
Meanings
Pay close attention to what someone is about to say
Why “up”? A person becomes alert and gives full attention to something.
“Listen up, everyone. Important news.”
“Listen up, team. The plan has changed.”
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