Phrasal Verbs

listen in

This page is about the phrasal verb listen in

Meaning

to try to hear what people are saying when they don't know you're listening

Synonym

eavesdrop

For example

  • listen in Kelly said she caught her brother listening in when she was with boyfriend. She opened the door and he was standing right there!

  • listen in on sth/sb Do you think government agencies should be allowed to listen in on our private telephone calls?

Quick Quiz

The police have to get permission from a judge before listening in on

a. radio stations

b. their own calls

c. a private conversation
a) radio stations b) their own calls c) a private conversation

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Contributor: Matt Errey