洗耳恭听[ xǐ ěr gōng tīng ]

⒈ 恭敬而专心地倾听。原用作敬辞。现在含有诙谐讽刺之意。例如此甚妙我们洗耳恭听。——清·李汝珍《镜花缘》英be all ears; be very attentive (eager) to hear; listen respectfully;