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
Rainier-French
Brett[brɛt]
JezebelJEZ-ə-bel (English)Biblical
Archelausahr-kee-LAY-əs (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin, Biblical
Felicianafe-lee-THYAH-nah (Spanish), fe-lee-SYAH-nah (Latin American Spanish), fay-lee-CHYAH-nah (Italian)Spanish, Italian, Late Roman
JehuJEE-hyoo (English)Biblical