Hear! hear!

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interjection

This is said to show agreement with something that has just been said.

Speaker: 'We must take action to preserve our environment.' Audience: 'Hear! Hear!'
Visual representation of "hear! hear!" - This is said to show agreement with something that has just been said.

Often appears as...

  • 'hear! hear!' in agreement
  • 'hear! hear!' to a statement
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British Origin

The phrase is traditionally British and often used in the UK Parliament to show strong agreement.

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MP: 'We require more funds for healthcare.' Parliament: 'Hear! Hear!'
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Group Settings

Mostly used in group discussions or meetings as a collective expression of agreement.

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Leader: 'We need shorter meetings.' Team: 'Hear! Hear!'
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Supportive Echo

Expressing your support loud enough for others to hear amplifies the speaker's point.

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Activist: 'Equal rights for all!' Crowd: 'Hear! Hear!'
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