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Behaviorist
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Behaviorist asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

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

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?

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  • forjj
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    Hear Hear

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

    Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hear_hear
  • picador
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    "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
    1 decade ago

    Hear Hear

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

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

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  • Chris C
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

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

  • dawil2000@sbcglobal.net
    1 decade ago

    Let me know , when WE find out!!!!!!!

    Which is Which

  • Kim
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Maybe it's "hear, here"....hmmmmmm

  • Victhechic
    1 decade ago

    "Hear, hear!"

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