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hear me out

American  

interjection

  1. (used when a conversation partner interrupts or reacts before one has finished proposing or explaining something).


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I made it clear that I was very willing to talk to anyone in Washington, to have a conversation, just so they could hear me out.

From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2026

A left-field pick maybe but hear me out.

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026

But you’ll have to hear me out first.

From Salon ● May 3, 2025

In his guest verse, Lil Yachty offers the other side of the story: “Is it too hard for you to hear me out at least once?”

From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2024

But you still need to hear me out.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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