listen up
phrasal verb
listened up; listening up; listens up
chiefly US, informal
: to listen closely to what is being said
—usually used as a command
Everybody listen up! I have something to say.
Examples of listen up in a Sentence
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However, for the brands and store buyers, listen up.
—
Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fast food fans, listen up — McDonalds' double cheeseburgers are on sale for one day only.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pet parents—listen up.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
Hot sleepers, listen up: Tencel is a fantastic material to combat night sweats.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Amazon Echo review: listen up Alexa, where’s my Star Trek Computer?
—David Pierce, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
Ward Off Pests Anyone with an ant problem, listen up!
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Purple Harmony Pillow Hot sleepers, listen up: A few tiny tweaks to your bedding can make a world of difference in the summertime — starting with your pillow.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
So, listen up, since this message is important for everyone.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
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Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fast food fans, listen up — McDonalds' double cheeseburgers are on sale for one day only.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Tumi Merge International Front Lid carry-on $775 $543 at Tumi
Tumi Alpha Bravo Davis backpack
$450 $315 at Tumi
Wild One
Pet parents—listen up.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
Hot sleepers, listen up: Tencel is a fantastic material to combat night sweats.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Nov. 2024
Amazon Echo review: listen up Alexa, where’s my Star Trek Computer?
—David Pierce, The Verge, 5 Nov. 2024
Ward Off Pests Anyone with an ant problem, listen up!
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2024
Purple Harmony Pillow Hot sleepers, listen up: A few tiny tweaks to your bedding can make a world of difference in the summertime — starting with your pillow.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2024
So, listen up, since this message is important for everyone.
—Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024
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“Listen up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listen%20up. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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