I'm listening

I'm listening

Used to emphasize that one is ready to hear or listen to someone or something. I'm listening—what really happened last night?
See also: listen
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

I'm listening.

 and I'm all ears.
Inf. You have my attention, so you should talk. Bob: Look, old pal. I want to talk to you about something. Tom: I'm listening. Bill: I guess I owe you an apology. Jane: I'm all ears.
See also: listen
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

I’m listening

sent. Keep talking.; Make your explanation now. I’m sure there’s an explanation. Well, I’m listening.
See also: listen
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • I’m listening
  • listen
  • listen up
  • dumbshit
  • listen with half an ear
  • listen (to someone or something) with half an ear
  • all ears
  • close (one's) ears to (someone or something)
  • discourage
  • discourage from
References in classic literature
"Well, I'm listening to what's to come," she said, calmly and ironically; "and indeed I listened with interest, for I should like to understand what's the matter."
Anna Karenina
I'm listening, and listening--I can't think o' nothing but that.
Adam Bede
Sometimes, in the long winter evenings, when in desperation her son asked her why she didn't "say something," she would lift a finger and answer: "Because I'm listening"; and on stormy nights, when the loud wind was about the house, she would complain, if he spoke to her: "They're talking so out there that I can't hear you."
Ethan Frome
PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the U.S., today announced a two-hour live, commercial-free broadcast special, "I'm Listening," to raise awareness around mental health and mark the start of National Suicide Prevention Week.
Entercom Announces "I'm Listening," Live Two-Hour Broadcast Special on Mental Health Awareness to Air on All of Its Stations Nationwide - Entercom Communications
The Entercom "I'm Listening"initiative includes suicide prevention PSAs, on-air promos and a dedicated website with information and resources to end the stigma around mental health discussions.
Entercom Stations Team To Take On Mental Health Stigma
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Band director deserves recognition
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Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the new head of the WHO, wrote on Twitter: "I'm listening. I hear your concerns.
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I'm listening to it, not the noise, but the rhythm.
The Self (1979)