What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Hear hear’?
Originated in the British parliament in the 18th century as a contraction of ‘hear him, hear him’. It is still often heard there although it is often used ironically these days.
Meaning
Hear hear
The meaning of the phrase
A shout of acclamation or agreement.
Historical trend
“Hear hear” in printed material over time
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1800–2020).
- Hear hear