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Значение идиомы listen in
[listen in] {v.} 1. To listen to a radio broadcast.
We foundthem listening in to the president’s speech.
2. To listen to the talkof others, often to talk that is not intended for your ears;eavesdrop.
When Mary talked to her boyfriend on the telephone, herlittle brother listened in.
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