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get the word out

idiom
Meaning

To make some information more widely known.


Examples
SIMPLE

We need to get the word out about the party.

CONTEXTUAL

The charity used social media to get the word out about their upcoming fundraiser for the local park.

COMPLEX

The organizers worked tirelessly to get the word out, ensuring that every member of the community understood the importance of the new environmental policy.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bad word

    A vulgar word.

  2. 02

    breathe a word

    To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).

  3. 03

    can't get enough

    Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.

  4. 04

    could not get elected dogcatcher

    Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.

  5. 05

    dicky

    [Cockney slang]word

  6. 06

    dirty word

    The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.

  7. 07

    don't get someone started

    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  8. 08

    five will get you ten

    I strongly believe.

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