hear, hear
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Hear, hear! (1689) imperative, used as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker; now a general cry of approbation. Originally "hear him!"
[edit] Interjection
hear, hear
- (idiomatic, often after a toast) Let us hear and applaud the previous speaker; I endorse the previous statement; Expression of support, agreement, or enthusiasm for what has just been said.
- Hearty congratulations are in order to Selma for her successful completion of the curriculum. / Hear, hear!
[edit] Translations
- German: hört, hört de(de); sehr richtig de(de)
