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Cock an ear/eye at something/somebody

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Indicates a deliberate attempt to hear something not easily audible. SlideIn the bustling café, she cocked an ear to catch the soft music playing.
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Suggests a discreet display of interest or curiosity about something. SlideHe cocked an eye at the stranger's peculiar attire.
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The phrase is more common in literary or descriptive contexts than in everyday speech. SlideThe detective cocked an ear at every nuance in the suspect's story.
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