hear, hear

An interjection or cheer of approval, acceptance, or agreement. A: "We must begin by ensuring that each employee feels confident that they can raise complaints without fear of retribution by anyone in the company." B: "Hear, hear. It will have been long overdue, but better late than never." "Hear, hear!" shouted the members of congress after the president's speech.

hear, hear

An expression used to express approval, as in Whenever the senator spoke, he was greeted with cries of "Hear! hear!" This expression was originally Hear him! hear him! and used to call attention to a speaker's words. It gradually came to be used simply as a cheer. [Late 1600s]

ˌhear, ˈhear!

called out, usually at a public meeting, etc. to express agreement and approval: ‘It is the wish of this government that both unemployment and inflation be reduced to acceptable levels.’ ‘Hear, hear!’

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hear, hear

Used to express approval.

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释义	hear, hear hear, hear An interjection or cheer of approval, acceptance, or agreement. A: "We must begin by ensuring that each employee feels confident that they can raise complaints without fear of retribution by anyone in the company." B: "Hear, hear. It will have been long overdue, but better late than never." "Hear, hear!" shouted the members of congress after the president's speech. See also: hear Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hear, hear An expression used to express approval, as in Whenever the senator spoke, he was greeted with cries of "Hear! hear!" This expression was originally Hear him! hear him! and used to call attention to a speaker's words. It gradually came to be used simply as a cheer. [Late 1600s] See also: hear The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. ˌhear, ˈhear! called out, usually at a public meeting, etc. to express agreement and approval: ‘It is the wish of this government that both unemployment and inflation be reduced to acceptable levels.’ ‘Hear, hear!’ Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary hear, hear Used to express approval. See also: hear American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: hear, hear! gal attagal ata atta attaboy That-a-boy! thatta attagirl amirite References in periodicals archive He added, to clapping and cries of "Hear, hear" that Dr Williams was a "seeker after truth and love." Sentanu hits out at rebels HEAR, hear! Wayne Spackman (Viewpoints, June 11), the `upgrading' of blocks E and B of the grandstand from wing to centre blocks and meaning a 34 per cent jack in price is a disgrace. Letter: Price hike is a disgrace Or as Wales gaffer Chris Coleman said: "I am delighted with Gareth and can't speak highly enough of his attitude." Hear, hear. Bale's a good boyo HEAR, hear to Liverpool council's plans to ban drinking in our parks. Your Letters: Last orders applauded; Your Letters In some people, the genetic drive to eat is all-consuming (hear, hear) while scientists are close to developing a drug to help us in the battle against fat. Week was just flab; PADDY SHENNAN - The ECHO's switched on TV critic I told her I think she needs to slow down just a little and take some time for herself." Hear, hear.. Not a Lady of leisure We should ask tenants what commitment they will make to improve their skills and find work." Hear, hear. Have ER throne out
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