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Is "seen and heard" a commonly used expression?

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Rebecca

Although not commonly used, "seen and heard around the world" is an idiomatic expression that has been used here to emphasize that the video had a large audience or was circulated/shared widely. The speaker wants to emphasize that the video went viral, which is why she has used "seen and heard around the world." We can use part of the expression, "seen and heard," in similar situations. Ex: The embarrassing video was seen and heard by everyone in the class. Ex: Beyonce is an icon. Her music videos have been seen and heard by millions around the world.

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