Meaning
Used to ask someone to pay attention to what you are saying.
Cultural Background
Americans value directness, so this is common in workplaces. British speakers might add 'if you don't mind' to soften the blow. This is rarely used as it sounds too aggressive.
Watch your tone
The phrase can sound angry if you say it too loudly.
Meaning
Used to ask someone to pay attention to what you are saying.
Watch your tone
The phrase can sound angry if you say it too loudly.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Please _____ to me.
'Listen' is the correct verb to use with the preposition 'to'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesPlease _____ to me.
'Listen' is the correct verb to use with the preposition 'to'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt depends on your tone and the situation.
Related Phrases
Hear me out
similarListen to my full explanation.
Listen up
similarPay attention (group).
