hang on (someone's) words



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hang on (someone's) words

To listen very closely, intently, or with obsequious attention to what someone is saying. The politician was so charismatic that even his detractors were hanging on his words.
See also: hang, on, word

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Greta['gretə]
Aradhana-Indian, Hindi
Myfanwy-Welsh
Anastasah-nah-STAHS (Bulgarian)Russian, Bulgarian
Sarvesh-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Metrodora-Ancient Greek