Is it "Here, here!" or "Hear, hear!"?

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I'm talking about when someone says something you agree with and you say or write in response, "Hear!  Hear!" to indicate you agree with them.  It is my understanding that it is an old expression that means, "You really should hear what this guy is saying!"  However, I usually see it written, "Here, here!" which doesn't seem to make sense. 

Anyone know the origins and proper use of the expression?

forjj · Accepted Answer

Hear Hear
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear_hear

picador · Answer

"Hear, hear"  is used in formal meetings.  It literally means "listen to what the man is saying," but the expression almost always means "I Agree!"

jenluvslife · Answer

Hear Hear

Anonymous · Answer

This is a very good point...yes, it does mean....stop and listen to me....usually.

Chris C · Answer

hear hear... as in like LISTEN UP!!!!

Is it "Here, here!" or "Hear, hear!"?

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