English Explanatory Dictionary

sit up and take notice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To start to pay attention suddenly.

Word forms

sit up and take notice sits up and takes notice sitting up and taking notice sat up and took notice sat up and taken notice

Synonyms

prick up one's ears
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