GARRRRRGGHHHHH
The expression is "Hear, hear" — meaning "listen, everyone!" — not "here, here", which means nothing and makes no sense. "Hear, hear" originated in the British parliament in the 18th century as a contraction of "hear him, hear him". [Source]
Sorry. Pet peeve.
Actually...
it was hear ye, hear ye.
not hear him hear him.
Sorry. Pet peeve.
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Thank you for the correction! It was late, I was pissed at the passing of the bill, & my fingers were moving faster than my mind!
I appreciate the correction - thanks!
Sorry. Pet peeve.
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Thank you for the correction! It was late, I was pissed at the passing of the bill, & my fingers were moving faster than my mind!
I appreciate the correction - thanks!