hear from

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

"We're keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Is there another email you'd like me to check, or maybe look for emails from a specific company or person you expect to hear from?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The new trial, which will hear from some 120 witnesses, will again seek to determine if Maradona's medical team is responsible for his death.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“But certainly it’s an idea that I know that he has and something that I think you’ll hear from him on.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“He found your phone at the restaurant. He’s insisting that he talk to you. He wants to hear from you, that you’re okay.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam