Historical clue formulations

• "Let me get this out ..." — 2021-09-05
• "Here's the thing ..." — 2020-03-29
• "Now see here ..." — 2017-08-05
• "Hear me out ..." — 2017-03-30
• Tune in — 2014-07-10
• "I've got something to say" — 2013-04-28
• Obey — 2008-10-25
• "Pay attention!" — 2008-09-01
• "Let me tell you ..." — 2008-08-03
• Lend an ear — 2006-12-12
• "Now see here …" — 2006-10-26
• "Hey …!" — 2005-09-04
• "You're not paying attention!" — 2005-05-07
• Informal conversation opener — 2004-12-16
• Conversation opener — 2004-08-28
• Pay attention — 2004-05-17
• Lend an ear — 2000-01-18
• Conversation starter — 1997-08-17
• "Hey!" — 1997-08-01
• Pay attention — 1996-09-18
• Conversation starter — 1995-11-12