في 15 ثانية
- Giving 100% focus to one person or task.
- Used to show respect and active listening.
- Common in both professional meetings and personal relationships.
المعنى
It means giving someone or something 100% of your focus. You aren't multitasking or looking at your phone; you are listening with your ears, eyes, and mind.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6In a business meeting
Please give the presenter your full attention for the next ten minutes.
Please give the presenter your full attention for the next ten minutes.
A romantic partner complaining
I'm putting my phone away so I can give you my full attention.
I'm putting my phone away so I can give you my full attention.
At a doctor's office
The doctor gave me her full attention during the entire check-up.
The doctor gave me her full attention during the entire check-up.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, giving full attention is almost always associated with direct eye contact. If you look at your phone during a conversation, it is considered a significant social 'faux pas' (mistake). Full attention is often shown through 'aizuchi'—short interjections like 'hai' (yes) or 'ee' (I see). This proves the listener is mentally present even if they aren't looking directly at the speaker's eyes. Germans value 'Sachlichkeit' (objectivity). Full attention in a meeting means being prepared with facts and focusing strictly on the topic at hand without small talk. In the UK, 'full attention' is often requested with a bit of politeness or understatement, like 'Could I just have a quick word?' which actually implies they want your full focus.
The 'Phone Down' Rule
If you say 'You have my full attention,' physically put your phone face down. It makes the phrase 10x more powerful.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its meaning. Save it for when it really matters.
في 15 ثانية
- Giving 100% focus to one person or task.
- Used to show respect and active listening.
- Common in both professional meetings and personal relationships.
What It Means
Full attention is about mental presence. It means you have stopped everything else. You are locked in on one person or task. It is more than just hearing words. It is about showing that the current moment matters most.
How To Use It
You usually use it with verbs like give, have, or pay. You can say, "You have my full attention." This tells the other person they are your priority. It works for people, projects, or even a movie you love. It is a strong, active phrase.
When To Use It
Use it when someone looks annoyed that you are distracted. It is great for important meetings at work. Use it when your partner says, "Are you even listening?" (We have all been there). It is perfect for high-stakes moments. It shows respect and professional dedication.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for casual, background activities. If you are washing dishes while chatting, you don't have full attention. Avoid it if you are actually busy. Saying it while staring at your phone is a lie. People will see right through you! It can sound too intense for a quick "hello" in the hallway.
Cultural Background
In English-speaking cultures, eye contact is a sign of full attention. If you say this phrase, people expect you to look at them. Time is seen as a gift. Giving someone your full attention is considered a high form of respect. It is the opposite of "phubbing" (phone snubbing).
Common Variations
You might hear undivided attention. This is even more formal and intense. All eyes and ears is a fun, idiomatic version. Total focus is a common alternative in sports or study. I'm all yours is the casual, friendly cousin of this phrase.
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase is a 'safe' collocation. It works in almost any setting. Just remember to pair it with verbs like 'give', 'pay', or 'have'.
The 'Phone Down' Rule
If you say 'You have my full attention,' physically put your phone face down. It makes the phrase 10x more powerful.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, it loses its meaning. Save it for when it really matters.
Active Listening
In English-speaking workplaces, giving full attention includes 'active listening'—nodding and saying 'I see' or 'Right'.
أمثلة
6Please give the presenter your full attention for the next ten minutes.
Please give the presenter your full attention for the next ten minutes.
Used to command focus from a group.
I'm putting my phone away so I can give you my full attention.
I'm putting my phone away so I can give you my full attention.
Shows emotional commitment and effort.
The doctor gave me her full attention during the entire check-up.
The doctor gave me her full attention during the entire check-up.
Describes a high level of care.
I'm driving right now, but I'll give you my full attention when I get home!
I'm driving right now, but I'll give you my full attention when I get home!
A promise to focus later.
I'll wait until I have everyone's full attention before I start.
I'll wait until I have everyone's full attention before I start.
A classic way to ask for silence.
My cat only gives me his full attention when he hears the food bowl.
My cat only gives me his full attention when he hears the food bowl.
Uses the phrase for a funny, relatable observation.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words to complete the sentence.
I'm sorry, I was on my phone. You have my ____ ____ now.
'Full attention' is the standard collocation used to show you are listening.
Which verb is NOT commonly used with 'full attention'?
You can ____ full attention.
We 'give', 'pay', or 'demand' attention, but we never 'make' attention.
Match the sentence to the correct situation.
1. 'This surgery requires my full attention.' 2. 'Give the teacher your full attention.' 3. 'You have my full attention, honey.'
The context of surgery, teaching, and a term of endearment (honey) defines these settings.
Complete the dialogue.
Boss: 'Is the report ready?' Employee: 'Not yet, it's a complex task and it ____ my full attention.'
'Requires' or 'needs' is used when a task is difficult.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Attention Levels
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينI'm sorry, I was on my phone. You have my ____ ____ now.
'Full attention' is the standard collocation used to show you are listening.
You can ____ full attention.
We 'give', 'pay', or 'demand' attention, but we never 'make' attention.
1. 'This surgery requires my full attention.' 2. 'Give the teacher your full attention.' 3. 'You have my full attention, honey.'
The context of surgery, teaching, and a term of endearment (honey) defines these settings.
Boss: 'Is the report ready?' Employee: 'Not yet, it's a complex task and it ____ my full attention.'
'Requires' or 'needs' is used when a task is difficult.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. It's always polite.
Yes, but 'full attention' is a much more common collocation in English.
The opposite is 'divided attention' or 'partial attention'.
Usually, yes. 'Give me your full attention' or 'I gave it my full attention' are the standard forms.
Both are correct. 'Give' is slightly more common when talking about a specific person receiving the focus.
Yes, you can give a task or a project your full attention.
Concentration is the mental process; full attention is the act of directing that process toward something.
Not if you use 'please'. It's a very clear way to say 'This is important'.
You can write, 'I will give this matter my full attention and get back to you soon.'
No, 'fully' is an adverb. You must use the adjective 'full'.
عبارات ذات صلة
undivided attention
similarTotal focus that is not shared with anything else.
pay attention
builds onTo listen or look at something.
all ears
synonymListening eagerly and carefully.
center of attention
relatedA person or thing that everyone is looking at.
