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Hang on somebody’s words/on somebody’s every word

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The phrase often implies admiration or deep interest in the speaker's words. SlideThe children hung on the storyteller's every word, captivated.
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Imagine clinging to each word as if they were objects, showing the intensity of focus. SlideDuring the lecture, everyone hung on the professor’s words, envisioning the concepts.
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Use the phrase to express that someone's speech is worth giving your full attention. SlideAt the meeting, we all hung on her every word about the new project.