listen up
Example Sentences
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But baseball should listen up to what he says about .394.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025
It’s a time to listen up, and to dress up; a time to return from the beaches and hiking trails to the symphony hall and beautiful music.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Adventuresome horror fans listen up: This horror comedy from the writer-director Lukas Rinker is about a guy who gets trapped inside an overturned porta-potty.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023
But by changing the context, salt and pepper can raise their voices, demand your attention, tell you to listen up.
From Salon • May 28, 2022
“Okay, everybody! I know you’re all busy cranking out your projects, but listen up for a second. I have something important to say.”
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
