The proper saying is indeed “Hear, hear!” and not “Here, here!” “Hear, hear!” is

The proper saying is indeed “Hear, hear!” and not “Here, here!”

“Hear, hear!” is an expression used to show agreement with a statement made by a speaker, essentially short for “Hear him/her!” It is often used in formal settings, such as in parliament or at public speeches, to indicate approval or support for the point being made.

The phrase originated in the British Parliament, where it was used as a shortened form of “Hear ye, hear ye,” which was a call for attention or a command to listen.

In contrast, “Here, here!” is a common misinterpretation or misspelling of the original phrase, likely due to the similar pronunciation of “hear” and “here.” While it’s a common mistake, “Here, here!” does not carry the same meaning as the original expression.

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