hear of

Idioms  

1. Be informed about, as in I'd never heard of that jazz singer before, but she was very good. [Late 1500s] Also see not have it (hear of it).

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Example Sentences

“Of course, I had heard of her — it’s hard not to hear of that name,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"You hear of things like this happening on the TV, but you never for one second think it would happen to your family," said Gemma, Judith's niece.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

She knew it was likely a matter of time before she’d hear of a baby in need.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

"It is sad and disheartening to hear of these scammers attempting to trap and abuse vulnerable people, so please be careful and stay safe online."

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

“I won’t hear of it. We’re not giving up that easily. My child shall not be brought up by a robot if it takes years to break her of it.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov