Meaning of みをたてる in Japanese

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Definition of みをたてる

みをたてる(miwotateru) 【身を立てる】

(exp, v1) to make a success in life
私は弁護士として身を立てるつもりです。
I will establish myself as a lawyer.

ききみみをたてる(kikimimiwotateru) 【聞き耳を立てる】

(exp, v1) to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
人が何かを率直に言うと、アメリカ人たちは、聞き耳を立てる。
Americans are all ears when people say something.