hear hear
Parliamentary approval cry
Hear hear is an exclamation of agreement or approval, typically shouted in response to a speech or statement.
Originally a call to direct attention—Hear him! Hear him! —it became a parliamentary tradition, especially in British legislatures, where members voice support without applauding.
Outside formal settings, it endorses someone's point: A: "We need better public transit." B: "Hear hear!"
- agreementShared position between parties
- in agreementSharing a position
- well saidPraise for articulation
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- round of applauseCollective audience acclaim
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