Clip, clip, clip, clip? I totally agree! (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

hear hear

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'i totally agree' is the definition.
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I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for hear hear that I've seen before include "sound supportive" , "I quite agree!" , "Repeatedly try" , "express approval" , "Enthusiastic expression of agreement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).

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