hear of

verb2

1. •
   To become aware of (a subject, person) through second-hand knowledge, or not through personal experience.

   • I first heard of the Electra complex when I was studying psychology.
   • Who is Tamara Williams? I've never heard of her.
2. •
   To permit or tolerate.

   • “The furniture – whatever could we possibly do about all this furniture? I refuse to sell it, Rachel. I won't hear of it.” — 1966