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hear someone out

 

1. Lit. to hear all of what someone has to say. (Fixed order.) Please hear me out. I have more to say. Hear out the witness. Don't jump to conclusions.

2. Fig. to hear someone's side of the story. (Fixed order.) Let him talk! Hear him out! Listen to his side! We have to hear everyone out in this matter.

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hear somebody out

to listen to someone until they have finished Everyone in that room was angry when I got there, but except for one person, they all stayed to hear me out.

Usage notes: sometimes used as a request: a€?Can we end this discussion and get back to work?a€? a€?Hear me out, please - I want to be sure you understand my point.a€?

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hear out

Listen to someone's discourse until the end, allow someone to speak fully, as in Please hear me out before you jump to any conclusions. [First half of 1600s]

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hear out

v.

To listen to someone without interrupting: Hear me out, I have something important to say. I heard the mediator out, but I didn't agree.

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