My neighbor always talks my ear off about his garden.
talk someone's ear off
idiomTo talk to someone excessively, or far more than is wanted or appreciated.
I tried to leave the party early, but my coworker cornered me and talked my ear off for an hour.
Although I was eager to finish my book, the persistent stranger on the train talked my ear off about his life story until we reached the final station.
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all ears
Listening intently; fully focused.
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all eyes and ears
Very attentive.
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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are your ears burning
Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
Last updated July 12, 2026