The rumor mill is busy at my office today.
rumor mill
idiomA process in which a group or network of persons originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
The rumor mill started working overtime as soon as the manager announced the sudden company merger.
Despite the official statement from the board, the relentless rumor mill continued to circulate wild theories regarding the sudden departure of the chief executive.
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buy the rumor
To purchase an asset based on positive speculation or unconfirmed reports, anticipating a price rise before the positive development leading to it is confirmed by official news.
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go through the mill
To experience the suffering or discipline necessary to bring one to a certain degree of knowledge or skill, or to a certain mental state.
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grist for the mill
Something that is useful or that creates a favorable opportunity.
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grist to the mill
Alternative form of grist for the mill.
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pill mill
A clandestine operation where a medical worker illicitly offers prescription medication to patients in exchange for bribes.
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rumor campaign
A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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through the mill
Through a period of bad treatment or an ordeal.
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trouble at mill
Problems outside the household, especially in the workplace.