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say the word
idiomTo indicate that it is time to perform an action; to give permission.
I am ready to leave for the airport whenever you say the word.
Should you require additional funding for your research, simply say the word and the committee will approve the grant.
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bad word
A vulgar word.
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breathe a word
To divulge even part of a secret (usually used with a negative).
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dicky
[Cockney slang]word
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dirty word
The name of a topic that a person prefers not to hear or discuss.
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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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empty words
Any type of talk with little meaning; a message that seems to contain meaningful content but is actually vapid.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
Last updated April 17, 2026