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hear from someone or something

to get a message from someone or a group. I want to hear from you every now and then. We hear from the court every year or so about jury duty.

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hear from

1. Receive a letter, call, or other communication from someone, as in I haven't heard from my daughter in two weeks. [Early 1300s]

2. Be reprimanded by, as in If you don't get home on time, you'll be hearing from your father. [Late 1800s]

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hear from

v.

1. To get some information or communication from someone: The jury heard the testimony from the witness.

2. To be contacted by someone: I heard from your cousin in Tampa yesterday.

3. To be reprimanded by someone: If you don't do your homework, you're going to hear from me.

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