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Die Ohren spitzen

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Die Ohren spitzen

Dee Oh-ren spit-sen
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📖 Literal Translation
to prick up the ears
💡 Meaning
To prick up one's ears; to listen intently or carefully.
🌍 Equivalent:"To prick up one's ears"

Example Sentences

1

Als er seinen Namen hörte, spitzte er die Ohren.

When he heard his name, he pricked up his ears.

2

Spitz mal die Ohren, ich glaube, ich höre etwas.

Prick up your ears, I think I hear something.

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