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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

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

“So hear me out, confusion is understandable. Disrespect is not. So tonight, we are going to help everyone get it right.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2024

At this point, I was sobbing so loudly that everyone could hear me out in the gym.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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