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Definition in American English

phrase

phrase
1

used for introducing a subject that you want to discuss with someone that someone else has told you about

Example

I hear you're leaving us.

2

used for saying what someone has told you, rather than what you know is true

Example

I hear she's as tough as nails.

Definition  in American English