The dog's ears pricked up at the sound of the doorbell
She felt her ears prick up when she heard her name mentioned
He tried to prick up his ears and listen to their hushed conversation
The horse's head shot up, its ears pricked up, sensing danger
The audience's attention was pricked up by the unexpected announcement
My curiosity was pricked up by the mysterious package left on the doorstep
The fox pricked up its ears, listening for any sign of prey
As soon as she mentioned the word 'sale', my ears pricked up
He pricked up his ears when he heard the faint cry for help
The cat pricked up its ears and stared intently at the wall
Did you hear that strange noise outside?
Yes, my ears did prick up; it was unusual.
I wonder what it could have been.
The dog's ears pricked up at the sound of the bell
The dog's ears twitched towards the bell's sound
Hearing the bell, the dog's ears became alert